• BJP shows massive strength in Budgam, appeals people to vote for peace, progress

BUDGAM: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) showcased a massive display of public support during a grand rally and road show held at Ompura Eidgah and adjoining areas in Budgam, Kashmir.

Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and BJP candidate for Budgam Assembly Bye-election Aga Syed Mohsin along with Anwar Khan, General Secretary, Mudasir Wani and Arif Raja, Secretaries, addressed the massive rally.

Addressing the huge gathering, Sunil Sharma said that the unprecedented turnout is a testimony to the people’s faith in the BJP’s vision of peace, progress, and development. He accused the National Conference (NC) of resorting to deceit and double standards to obstruct the BJP’s rise in Kashmir. NC is leaving no stone unturned to block the wave of change, but people have seen through their politics of hypocrisy, he said.

Sharma dared Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take an oath that he had no secret dealings with Delhi. He revealed that after the 2014 elections, Omar Abdullah himself attempted to ally with BJP, but our leadership, guided by principles and national integrity, refused such opportunistic overtures. He thanked the people for the overwhelming support, saying that when public affection meets dedication, history begins to take shape. Together, we are scripting a new chapter of inclusive development and transparent governance in Jammu and Kashmir, he said.

Ashok Koul, in his address, said that the BJP’s mission in Kashmir is rooted in empowerment, equality, and progress for every section of society. He said that the people of Budgam have shown that the winds of change are strong. BJP stands for development beyond discrimination, be it region, religion, or community, he asserted.

Aga Syed Mohsin expressed gratitude to the leadership and people for their unwavering support. He said that Budgam deserves honest representation and development-oriented politics. I stand with every citizen in building a better, more prosperous future for this constituency under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP’s leadership, he added. Later, Koul held an interaction with tribal delegations in Srinagar, assuring them that the BJP is fully committed to safeguarding their constitutional and livelihood rights.

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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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