NEW DELHI/JAMMU/KASHMIR: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, expressed profound shock and grief over the sad demise of Abdul Ghaffar Lone, grandfather of Raja Waseem, District President of BJP Shopian, and a resident of Hanjin, Kulgam.

In a condolence message, BJP Jammu & Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sat Sharma, CA, along with BJP Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, and other senior party leaders, extended their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.

Sat Sharma said that the passing away of Abdul Ghaffar Lone is an irreparable loss for the family and the community. He conveyed his deepest condolences to Raja Waseem and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. He said that the entire BJP family stands firmly with the grieving family in this hour of sorrow and prayed to Almighty to give strength and courage to them to bear this loss.

Ashok Koul, while expressing his grief, described the demise as deeply saddening. He extended his sincere condolences to the family members and relatives of the deceased. He prayed for peace to the departed soul and said that such moments of loss remind everyone of the importance of compassion, solidarity, and mutual support.

Other senior BJP leaders also expressed their sympathies and joined in prayers for the departed soul and for strength to the bereaved family to endure this difficult time.

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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