• Hundreds from across the Kashmir valley joined the BJP in Church Lane Srinagar

SRINAGAR: More than a hundred prominent activists and young individuals from across the valley joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. The joining ceremony was held at Church Lane, Srinagar, in the presence of Ashok Koul, the BJP J&K's general secretary (organisation), Waqf Board Chairperson (MOS) Dr Darakshan Andrabi, Former MLC S. Charinjeet Singh Khalsa and other BJP State team.

As the new members were welcomed into the party with BJP Patkas, Ashok Koul highlighted the party’s commitment to development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the participation of the youth reflects the trust the public has in the BJP’s vision for progress, good governance, and stability.

“The BJP is dedicated to the betterment of every section of society through our promise of ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,'” Koul said. He expressed confidence that the party’s approach has endeared it to the people, stating, “Today, the citizens believe that Jammu & Kashmir can only progress under the leadership of the BJP.”

Among other Prominent people, those who joined BJP were Bashir Ahmad Bhat (DFO), Abrar Ahmad (Independent Assembly Candidate), Vijay Koul (Former NC, JDU Leader), Mehraj Rather (Apni Party Leader), and Syed Imran Ali Bukhari. Newly joined members expressed their confidence and faith in the Leadership of PM Narendra Modi.

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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