JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and MLA from Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, along with Surinder Bhagat, BJP MLA from Marh constituency, held a Public Darbar at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to listen to the concerns of the people and take prompt action for their resolution.

Public Darbar witnessed the participation of numerous deputations and individuals from various localities of Jammu city as well as surrounding areas, who turned up with their grievances relating to essential services and infrastructure gaps.

During the Darbar, people raised issues such as irregular water supply, erratic electricity cuts, and the waterlogged and damaged condition of inner roads and lanes across several municipal wards due to consistent rains. Sanitation also emerged as a major concern, with many complaining about delayed garbage collection and the urgent need for enhanced cleanliness measures. Some deputations highlighted the need of proper street lighting in neglected pockets and repair in other areas.

A deputation also raised issue of extremely slow pace in the ongoing repair work on Fly-over from Tawi Bridge towards BC Road and raised apprehension that it can turn out to be a cause of some major accident.

Both MLAs actively engaged with the complainants, assured them of immediate action, and promptly communicated the concerns to the respective departmental authorities. They also stressed the importance of departmental accountability and urged officials to ensure timely redressal of public issues.

While stressing on the need to provide an appropriate platform to the public, where they could present their issues, Yudhvir Sethi emphasized that the BJP is committed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Public Durbars are an extension of that vision. “We are not here just to hear grievances, but to ensure that every legitimate concern is taken up with urgency. Our aim is to make governance more responsive and accessible,” he said.

Surinder Bhagat reiterated his commitment to public service and said that such initiatives allow elected representatives to stay connected with ground realities. “We take every concern seriously and are personally following up on each matter raised today. This Darbar reflects our accountability towards the people who have placed their trust in us,” he added.

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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