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KISHTWAR: J&K BJP State General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired an important organizational meeting of Drabshalla and Kuntwara Mandals in Kishtwar district and reviewed the roadmap, preparations and arrangements for the upcoming organizational programmes. The meeting focused on strengthening the organizational structure at the grassroots level and ensuring effective coordination among party workers for the successful implementation of the programmes.

District President Ravi Kumar Parihar, Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar, Former DDC Ashok Kumar, and others were present in the meeting. Ashok Koul, in his address, stressed the need for every organizational unit to remain active, disciplined and closely connected with the people. He said that the strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party lies in its dedicated cadre and its extensive grassroots network, and therefore every worker must contribute actively towards further strengthening the organization.

“Organizational programmes are an important means of connecting our workers with the people and taking the party’s message and public welfare initiatives to every section of society. Our focus must remain on strengthening the organization from the Mandal to the booth level, improving coordination among workers and ensuring that every programme is implemented with proper planning and commitment,” Koul said.

He called upon the Mandal teams to work in a coordinated manner, maintain regular contact with party workers and ensure wider participation in upcoming organizational activities. He also emphasized the importance of activating the organizational machinery at every level and assigning responsibilities effectively so that programmes achieve their intended outreach.

Ravi Kumar Parihar said that the district organization is committed to implementing the directions of the senior leadership in letter and spirit. He said that the Mandal-level teams are being further strengthened and coordinated to ensure active participation of workers in all upcoming programmes. He urged party workers to maintain regular public contact and take organizational activities to the grassroots.

Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar said that the party’s organizational strength is reflected in the dedication and commitment of its workers. She said that the Mandals have an important role in ensuring effective coordination between the organizational structure and the people. She called upon workers to remain united, active and responsive while carrying forward the party’s organizational programmes.

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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