JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today organized extensive programmes across the Union Territory to collectively listen to the 125th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. The programme was heard at around 5000 booths, drawing enthusiastic participation from BJP activists, booth-level workers, and prominent local citizens.

At Booth No. 111, Gangyal, Kunjwani Mandal in BJP District Jammu South, J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, and MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania joined the activists and local residents to listen to the broadcast.

Similarly, at Booth No. 83 in Bishnah Constituency of BJP District Jammu Border, J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by MLA Dr. Rajeev Bhagat, participated in the programme along with party workers and people from the community.

On the occasion, Sat Sharma said that Mann Ki Baat has evolved into a “people’s movement” that directly connects the citizens with the vision and mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the Prime Minister’s monthly address is not merely a broadcast but a moral inspiration that motivates society to contribute towards cleanliness, social reforms, women empowerment, and overall nation-building. This series has created a culture of positivity and public participation across the country, he added.

Ashok Koul appreciated the overwhelming response from the people across J&K. He said that the participation of thousands of people at more than 5000 booths is a testimony to the emotional bond citizens share with Prime Minister Modi. He stressed that the Mann Ki Baat is a symbol of participatory democracy, where every citizen feels a partner in the journey of development and nation-building.

BJP leaders expressed gratitude to booth-level activists and local residents for ensuring the success of the event and reaffirmed party’s commitment to carry forward the spirit of Mann Ki Baat to the grassroots.

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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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