HIRANAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria addressed a workshop organized under the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan–2026 at Mandal Hiranagar in district Kathua. The workshop witnessed participation from party workers, office bearers, and grassroots activists from the area. Among those present on the occasion were BJP District President Kathua Updesh Andotra and MLA Hiranagar Advocate Vijay Sharma, along with other senior party leaders and local functionaries.

While addressing the workshop, Billawaria highlighted the significance of ideological and organizational training for party workers. He said that the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan is an important initiative of the BJP aimed at strengthening the party’s organizational structure and equipping workers with ideological clarity, discipline, and effective communication skills to serve society more efficiently.

Billawaria said that the philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, particularly the principle of Antyodaya, upliftment of the last person in society continues to guide the policies and programmes of the BJP. He emphasized that party workers must remain connected with the masses and actively work to spread awareness about the welfare initiatives and development works being implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Billawaria further asked the workers to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and dedicate themselves to public service with commitment and discipline. He said that well-trained and ideologically motivated workers form the backbone of a strong organization and play a crucial role in nation-building.

Updesh Andotra said that such training workshops help in strengthening coordination among party workers and enhance their capacity to effectively carry forward the party’s programmes at the booth and Mandal levels. He expressed confidence that the workshop would energize the cadre and further strengthen the party’s organizational network in the district.

Advocate Vijay Sharma stressed the importance of conducting regular training programmes for party workers. He said that ideological awareness and organizational discipline are essential for effective public service and urged the workers to remain dedicated to the vision of inclusive development and good governance.

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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.

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