JAMMU: J&K BJP Vice-President and former Minister Priya Sethi, who is also the convenor of the “150 Years of Vande Mataram” celebrations for Jammu and Kashmir BJP, accompanied by Gopal Mahajan, General Secretary, J&K BJP chaired a meeting of senior party leaders at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review the preparations for the upcoming event.

The meeting was also attended by Pawan Sharma, Secretary and Co-Convenor of the programme, and several team members including Munish Khajuria, Ravikant, Anil Massom, Ramesh Gupta, Sandhya Gupta, Bharti Gupta, Narinder Singh and others.

Addressing the meeting, Priya Sethi said that the BJP, under the guidance and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is organizing this historic celebration across the nation to pay tribute to the soul-stirring national song ‘Vande Mataram’, which has united generations in the spirit of patriotism and national pride. She emphasized that the party in Jammu and Kashmir will mark the occasion by organizing a grand function at Maharaja Hari Singh ji Park, Jammu, which will be graced by the presence of senior party leadership.

“The ‘Vande Mataram’ celebrations are not just an event but a tribute to the cultural and emotional essence of Bharat Mata. It reflects the spirit of unity, sacrifice, and devotion that continues to inspire every Indian,” she added.

Gopal Mahajan said that the BJP cadres across the Union Territory will work enthusiastically to make the event a memorable expression of national pride. He said that the event will witness the participation of prominent social, cultural, and educational representatives, along with enthusiastic citizens. The celebrations will echo the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ as envisioned by the Prime Minister. This is a moment to remind ourselves of the values and ideals that the song stands for unity, faith, and collective strength, he added.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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