JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor of Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, said that Guru Ravidass gave the message of equality and mutual brotherhood to society. He was speaking with Balbir Ram Rattan, National General Secretary of the Indian branch of the British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation, about the life of Guru Ravidass and his social contributions. On this occasion, both discussed in detail the teachings of Guru Ravidass and his efforts toward social upliftment.

Baldev Singh Billawaria said that India is the land of great saints, where all have given messages of equality, brotherhood, and humanity. Among these saints, the 15th-century saint Guru Ravidas holds a special place. He dedicated his entire life to establishing a society where everyone receives equal rights and respect. He said that Guru Ravidass strongly opposed discrimination based on caste, sect, and class, and envisioned a society where all people live with love, equality, and dignity.

Billawaria further said that the words of Guru Ravidas still inspire society today. His message is not for any particular community but for the whole of humanity. Values such as social harmony, brotherhood, and equal opportunities for all are just as relevant today as they were in his time. He said that it is necessary to spread Guru Ravidas’s ideas among the masses so that problems like inequality and discrimination can be completely eliminated from society.

On this occasion, Balbir Ram Rattan said that the life of Guru Ravidass is a symbol of struggle and dedication. He was born in an era when social divisions were intense, but he broke through all these barriers and showed the path of humanity and equality. Rattan said that Guru Ravidass proved through his life and teachings that knowledge, devotion, and humanity are never dependent on any caste or class. Balbir said that only by walking on the path shown by him can a truly egalitarian and classless society be created.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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