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JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held a meeting at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, which was chaired by Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP. J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, former Mayors Adv. Chander Mohan Gupta and Rajinder Sharma, and District President Naresh Singh Jasrotia also addressed the meeting.

The meeting was addressed by party’s former Councillors and contested candidates of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). During the deliberations, the participants shared feedback on the widespread damage caused by incessant rains and subsequent flash floods in their respective wards. They highlighted that many families have been left in distress due to the loss of their residential places, households, and livelihood, and stressed the need for continued relief and rehabilitation measures including the clearance of collected debris and other practical measures to reach the affected people without delay.

The former Councillors and contested candidates expressed concern over the disruption of drinking water supply in several localities among other issues, causing hardships to the residents. They emphasized that timely intervention is essential to restore proper water and electricity supply and demanded that the administration be pursued to resolve the matter on a priority basis. The issue of water tanker availability was also discussed widely in the meeting. The party leaders assured that BJP will stand shoulder to shoulder with the people in these difficult times and intensify efforts to ensure the provision of essential services.

Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, underlined that BJP has always remained committed to serving the people in every situation of crisis. He said that the organizational machinery at every level must remain active and reach out to the flood-affected families to provide immediate assistance and also act as a bridge between the public and administration.

Koul also stressed on identifying local issues such as damaged roads, clogged drainage system, and sanitation concerns, which need urgent attention. They called upon party cadres to maintain close contact with the people, note down their grievances, and forward them for redressal.

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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