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

SRINAGAR: Castigating the mainstream political parties of Jammu & Kashmir for harping on centuries old traditional issues like Kashmir issue, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) said that these parties have failed to solve the basic problems of people with the issue of unemployment assuming alarming proportions.

These views were expressed by APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina while addressing a public gathering in the Nanak area at Jammu. Raina said that all the political parties know it fully well that there are more than one lakh vacancies in different government departments adding that no step whatsoever was taken to fill these vacancies.

"The political parties of Jammu & Kashmir only believe in rehabilitation of their dear ones. Late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah thursted his son Dr. Farooq Abdullah on the people of this UT. Later Dr. Farooq Abdullah passed on the baton to his son Omar Abdullah. Now the sons of Omar are taking part in election rallies and the stage is set for them. On the other hand the unemployed youth continue to suffer and they are unable to feed their families," said Raina.

The APSCC Chairman said that like National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also practicing the dynastic politics in Jammu & Kashmir. He said PDP founder Late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed introduced his daughter Mehbooba Mufti so that no outsider assumes important post in the party. He said third generation of Mufti family has plunged into electoral politics as Iltija Mufti, daughter of Mehbooba is fighting the elections from Bijbehara assembly seat.

"On one side the political parties are busy in rehabilitation of their kith and kin while as the educated, unemployed youth continue to be jobless. The regional parties while being in power did nothing to address the burning issue of unemployment with people being the ultimate sufferers," said Raina.

The APSCC Chairman said the youth should remain vigilant in the upcoming assembly elections and vote for candidates who can solve their problems. He asked the youth not to be misguided by the fake slogans of the traditional parties and instead give chance to new people who are able to come to their rescue.

Raina said that sectors like tourism, fishing, floriculture, silk industry and others can provide jobs to the youth but for the same is the will power of the people at helm which is missing. He said that APSCC has a blue-print for addressing the unemployment issue of the youth of Jammu & Kashmir.

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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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