NAGROTA, JAMMU: J&K BJP President Sat Sharma chaired an organizational meeting of Mandal Dansal and Mandal Nagrota in the Nagrota Assembly Constituency today at Nagrota. The meeting was attended by the Shakti Kendra, Booth Presidents and party workers with an aim to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure and to review the organizational working in the area.

J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, Jammu North District President Nand Kishore Sharma, Seh-Prabhari Vinay Gupta, Vistarak Inderjeet Sharma also addressed the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma said that the BJP draws its strength from the dedication of its grassroots workers. He said that every activist is a pillar of our mission to serve the people. Regular interaction with the public and effective implementation of public welfare schemes must be the priority of every activist. He encouraged the party leaders to focus on booth management, resolve local issues, and act as a bridge between the administration and the people.

Sharma further asked the party leaders to intensify their grassroots efforts and work in alignment with the party’s mission to empower every citizen and build a strong, self-reliant Jammu & Kashmir. Baldev Singh Billawaria said that the party organization is only as strong as its foundation. He stated that the party’s Shakti Kendra and booth units are the first point of contact with the people, and we must ensure their active and disciplined functioning.

Nand Kishore Sharma assured the senior party leadership that the Jammu North district will play a leading role in carrying out the party activities at ground level. Before the meeting, Sat Sharma offered prayers at the sacred shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Kol Kandoli Mandir, Nagrota, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir. He was accompanied by Baldev Singh Billawaria and Nand Kishore Sharma during the visit.

Later, as part of the BJP’s environmental commitment and ongoing afforestation drive, Sat Sharma, along with other senior leaders, planted a sapling in the premises, encouraging party workers and locals to participate actively in plantation initiatives for a greener future. Mandal Presidents Vikas Gupta and Sanjay Kumar, District Vice-President Rajinder Singh, along with prominent Sarpanchs including Satish Kumar, Capt. Piare Lal, and Chuni Singh, Vikrant Dev Singh, Pankaj, and several other local prominent leaders and workers were also present.

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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