JAMMU: A significant program was organised in the Bhaderwah Assembly constituency under the presidentship of BJP Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor of Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, during the program Tariq Ahmad, along with his supporters, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The program began, the atmosphere resonated with slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “BJP Zindabad.” BJP Party leaders warmly welcomed the new members who joined the BJP and acquainted them with the party’s ideology, organizational principles, and the ongoing development works being carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking on the occasion, Baldev Singh Billawaria stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party today is a political organization that works on the principles of nationalism, development, and good governance, without any discrimination. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir is rapidly moving on the path of development, and the public’s trust in the BJP is continuously growing.

Billawaria further said that the party’s objective is to bring the light of development to the last person in society, and for this, every worker must work with dedication, service, and commitment. Welcoming Tariq Ahmad and his supporters into the BJP family, he said their joining would bring new energy and strength to the organisation in the Bhaderwah region.

The BJP leader emphasized that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a strong democratic organization, where every worker is given respect and opportunities based on their work and dedication. He pointed out that the BJP’s foundation of leadership rests on democracy, while in other political parties, leadership often remains confined to members of a single family who dominate the organisation. He urged the local leadership to prioritize public issues and ensure the effective implementation of development schemes on the ground.

While addressing, Tariq Ahmad said that he joined the BJP being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public welfare policies and his vision of nationalism. He said that the BJP is the only party that is truly committed to public service and nation-building. He also pledged to work with full dedication to strengthen the organization and contribute to the development of the region.

The event was attended by a large number of local BJP office bearers, senior workers, panchayat representatives, social activists, and prominent citizens. Everyone unanimously resolved to strengthen the BJP further at the grassroots level and intensify the campaign to take the Central Government’s welfare schemes to every household. Prominent leaders present on the occasion included Manjeet Razdan, Sanjay Saraf, Narinder Kotwal, Satish Sharma, Sudha Kotwal, Youdhvir Thakur and Firdous Bhagwan.

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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