JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir BJP SC Morcha Vice President  Vijay Anand Gill, attended a meeting of BJP Valmiki Samaj All India Mandal, at party headquarters, New Delhi. The All India Mandal team, led by its national leader Vikas Valmiki, also called on senior BJP leader and National Secretary Om Prakash Dhankad and submitted a memorandum seeking adequate representation of Valmiki Samaj activists in the party’s organizational structure and governments, both at the Centre and in the states.

During the meeting, Vijay Anand Gill, apprised Dhankad of the aspirations and concerns of the Valmiki community, emphasizing their steadfast support for the Bharatiya Janata Party over the years. He urged the party leadership to acknowledge the contributions of Valmiki Samaj karyakartas by ensuring they are given fair opportunities and representation in decision-making roles at various levels — from local bodies to state and national positions.

The team members stressed that the Valmiki Samaj remains a committed pillar of the BJP’s social fabric, and empowering its members would further strengthen the party’s outreach and connect with marginalized sections of society. They said that the inclusion of more Valmiki leaders in the organizational and administrative spheres would send a strong message of social justice and inclusivity.

Om Prakash Dhankad gave a patient hearing to the team members, acknowledging the significant contribution of the Valmiki community to the party and assuring them that their concerns and suggestions would be conveyed to the top leadership for appropriate consideration. In the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the upliftment and empowerment of the Valmiki Samaj within the BJP’s larger vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.

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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