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JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir led by BJP J&K General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, felicitated Dheeraj Arora on his nomination as District President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Jammu South, at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

The felicitation ceremony was led by BJP J&K General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, along with J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, District President Jammu South Naresh Singh Jasrotia, senior leader Parduman Singh, and other prominent party leaders.

Addressing on the occasion, Baldev Singh Billawaria expressed confidence in the leadership and dedication of Dheeraj Arora. He stated that the youth wing of the party plays a crucial role in strengthening the organization at the grassroots level and in connecting young citizens with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized that BJYM has consistently worked as a dynamic force in promoting nationalism, development, and social service. He said that Dheeraj Arora’s commitment, organizational skills, and active involvement in party programmes would further energize the cadre in Jammu South and expand the party’s outreach among the youth.

Dr. Pardeep Mahotra congratulated Dheeraj Arora and said that the youth are the backbone of the nation as well as the party. He highlighted that BJYM workers have always been at the forefront in taking government schemes and party policies to the public. He expressed hope that under Arora’s leadership, BJYM Jammu South would intensify its activities and strengthen communication with young voters.

Naresh Singh Jasrotia also extended his best wishes, stating that the appointment reflects the party’s commitment to promoting young and dedicated workers. He assured full support from the district unit to ensure coordinated efforts for organizational growth. Dheeraj Arora thanked the party leadership for reposing faith in him and pledged to work tirelessly to uphold the party’s ideology and serve the people of Jammu South.

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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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