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BISHNAH: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, today addressed a “Yuva Sammelan” (Youth Conference) organized in the Bishnah Assembly Constituency under the banner of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India). The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of hundreds of youth, BJP activists, and local representatives.

Prominent BJP leaders present on the occasion included J&K BJP Secretary Arun Sharma, District President Rinku Choudhary, Kissan Morcha President Rakesh Pant, Rajinder Singh Chib, Ashok Virdhi, Surjeet Singh and others.

In his address, Billawaria said that Indian youth have the power to transform the destiny and direction of the country. If our youth are strong, educated, drug-free, and self-reliant, no force can stop India from becoming a Vishwa Guru (world leader), he said, urging them to play an active role in nation-building.

He stated that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is rapidly advancing towards self-reliance, and Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as a key contributor to this transformation. Today, the youth of Jammu & Kashmir are not just job seekers but job providers, embodying the true spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat based on self-respect, determination, and dedication, he added.

Highlighting the Modi government’s youth-centric initiatives such as Startup India, Skill India, MUDRA Yojana, and the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Billawaria noted that thousands of young entrepreneurs have become economically self-sufficient through these programmes.

Speaking about the progress in Bishnah, he said that significant improvements in roads, education, healthcare, and agriculture have taken place under the guidance of the local leadership and the progressive policies of the Modi government. Our priority is to make Bishnah a truly self-reliant constituency where every youth, farmer, and woman can stand on their own feet, he asserted.

Billawaria also raised concern over drug abuse, describing it as one of the biggest challenges before society. Drug addiction destroys the future of youth and weakens the foundation of families and communities. The fight against this menace must become a collective social movement, he emphasized.

Arun Sharma said that the youth must take full advantage of government initiatives and become torchbearers of change in society. He urged them to embrace skill development and entrepreneurship to strengthen both their future and the nation’s economy.

Rinku Choudhary appreciated the enthusiastic participation of youth and said that the people of Bishnah are fully aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He assured continued efforts at the grassroots level to empower every section of society. During the programme, participants took a pledge to promote ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi’ and contribute towards the vision of a self-reliant India.

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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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