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JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leaders and MLAs Arvind Gupta from Jammu West Assembly Constituency and Surinder Bhagat from Marh Constituency held a Public Darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The Public Darbar provided a platform for people from various walks of life to raise their concerns and seek on-the-spot redressal.

A large number of residents, social activists, and deputations representing different sectors presented their issues in the Darbar. Issues highlighted by the public included delay in development works, irregular water supply, need for sanitation interventions, repair of lanes & drains, frequent power cuts, and other issues.

Addressing on the occasion, Arvind Gupta said that the BJP is committed to ensuring time-bound resolution of people’s grievances. He said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has placed public welfare at the core of governance. Every issue raised here will be followed up with the concerned departments, and accountability will be ensured, he said. He added that as an elected public representative, he will leave no stone unturned to improve the facilities related to public issues comprising of drainage, roads, street lighting etc.

Surinder Bhagat said that such public darbars strengthen the bond between elected representatives and the people while solving their issues. He said that being a representative from Marh, which includes people related to agriculture, he receives many issues related to the irrigation, supplies, electricity cuts, damaged roads and lanes due to rainy season. He said that he constantly takes up these issues with the administration, and asked the people to freely approach any BJP representative regarding their concerns. Both MLAs further reiterated that BJP’s governance model is based on transparency, efficiency, and responsiveness.

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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