SAMBA: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized its monthly meeting of MLAs at Akhilash Farm, in district Samba. The meeting was presided over by Sat Sharma (CA), Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, BJP J&K, accompanied by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary & MLA, also addressed the meeting.

J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, MLAs Dr. D.K. Manyal, Sham Lal Sharma, Surjit Singh Slathia, Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, Adv. Ranbir Singh Pathania, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Arvind Gupta, Dr. Rajiv Bhagat, Shaghun Parihar, Surinder Bhagat, Thakur Darshan Singh, Thakur Randhir Singh, Mohan Lal Bhagat, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, and Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, along with District Presidents Adv. Rajesh Gupta, Arun Gupta, Naresh Singh Jasrotia, Rinku Choudhary, Rajiv Pandita, and Gopal, were present in the meeting.

The meeting reviewed ongoing organizational activities, discussed public-centric developmental issues, and charted out a roadmap to further strengthen the party’s base across the Union Territory.

Addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma emphasized that the BJP stands as the true voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that every elected representative of BJP should work with a mission mode to ensure that every section of society benefits from the policies of the Modi Government. He said that the party MLAs must ensure their reach to every household, every voter, and ensure that the party's welfare-oriented governance model touches every life. He lauded the MLAs for their active role in the Assembly and said that they successfully sought the attention of the House regarding issues concerning common people of J&K and especially thwarting any attempt of regional bias in the J&K assembly.

Sunil Sharma, in his address, said that in the last decade, BJP has emerged as a credible force of development and integrity in Jammu & Kashmir. He said that the BJP is committed to transparency, accountability, and rapid progress. He appreciated the proactive measures taken by BJP MLAs for the welfare of the needy and further urged them to intensify grassroots outreach. He further added that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have seen through the politics of deceit by NC, Congress, and PDP, and are now rallying behind the BJP’s vision of peace, prosperity, and empowerment.

Ashok Koul underlined the importance of coordinated effort between the elected representatives and the party cadre to strengthen the organization and amplify the welfare measures for the people at the ground level. Our strength lies in our disciplined structure and commitment to service, he said. Dr. Narinder Singh stressed that the Modi government is concerned for the development at the grassroots level even in the remotest places, which is based upon the accountable and performance oriented governance model.

All the MLAs also felicitated Sat Sharma for his election as Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha, and wished him a successful public oriented tenure as an MP, while further strengthening the organization as a President. On the occasion, a book highlighting the first-year achievements of MLA Dr. Bharat Bhushan was also unveiled, showcasing the developmental initiatives and welfare measures undertaken in his constituency.

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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