In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Ravinder Raina, President, J&K BJP today said that his party will emerge as the single largest party on October 8 when the results of J&K Assembly polls will be out. J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina along with Working President Sat Sharma, Former Dy. CMs Dr Nirmal Singh, Kavinder Gupta and senior leader Rafiq Wani, was addressing a press conference at BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

Ravinder Raina said that for the first time in the past ten years, J&K witnessed historic polls that saw record participation of people in the polls. “It was for the first time, that J&K witnessed peaceful ever polls. I am hopeful that BJP will emerge as the single largest party and will form the government on its own,” he said 

He said the way people voted signals that people have expressed faith in democracy and also in the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that entails, “Sab Ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas and Sab ka Vishwas.” Ravinder Raina said that the immense campaigning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath, and others in Jammu that saw massive participation of people, will bear fruit. “I am sure that not only in Jammu but also in Kashmir Lotus will bloom,” Raina said.

Ravinder Raina also vehemently thanked the voters, as well as the police, CRPF, BSF, SSB and other security agencies for ensuring smooth and peaceful ever polls in J&K. “I also thank the Election Commission of India (ECI) for making up to the mark arrangements in J&K for smooth conduct of polls. I also thank Chief Electoral Office and LG administration for making elaborate arrangements for peaceful and hassle-free elections in J&K,” said Ravinder Raina.

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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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