JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir lambasted the National Conference (NC) for “turning the day into a black day of frustration,” after its workers resorted to burning effigies of the Leader of Opposition.

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia along with BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, termed it “historic and ironic” that a ruling party should stoop to burning effigies of the Opposition, something unheard of in a democracy.

Dr. Jasrotia said that this episode shows NC’s nervousness and political insecurity. He said that usually, opposition parties protest against governments, but in Jammu and Kashmir, it is the ruling party’s workers who are burning effigies of the Opposition leader. This only proves that the truth spoken by the Leader of Opposition has hit them where it hurts the most, he said.

Dr. Abhijeet accused the NC of indulging in diversionary tactics to cover up its corruption and governance failures. He said that NC is frustrated because the Leader of Opposition has exposed its malpractices. This effigy-burning drama is merely a desperate attempt to distract people from their own corruption and incompetence, he said.

Dr. Abhijeet also criticized the government for promoting “single business dominance at the cost of others,” stressing that the Chief Minister is shielding “a few blue-eyed favourites” while ignoring the interests of others. He demanded a CBI inquiry into the alleged corrupt practices, stating that “those in power must be held accountable for looting public resources.”

Taking a jibe at the ruling dispensation, he remarked, “The Chief Minister seems to be telling the Deputy CM, ‘Tum corruption karte raho, hum tumhare saath hain.’” Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia further said that the NC’s manifesto has now become “a book of lies” which the party regrets having written, as it has failed to deliver on its tall promises. The people of Jammu and Kashmir can clearly see who is raising their voice for public issues and who is busy in street dramas, he asserted.

Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia said that the Leader of Opposition stands firm, fearless, and unwavering, speaking truth to power and representing the real aspirations of the people that this government has chosen to ignore.

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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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