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  • Sat Sharma, Sunil Sharma and Ashok Koul welcome senior political leaders at Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Several prominent leaders and grassroots workers from the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), Indian National Congress (INC), Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Apni Party, DPAP and other political outfits formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand function held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.

The new entrants were welcomed by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma (CA), Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, and General Secretary (Organization) J&K Ashok Koul, along with General Secretary Anwar Khan, Secretaries Arif Raja (Program Incharge) and Mudasir Wani, All Cells Co-Convenor Bilal Parray & State & District Leaders welcomed the new entrants.

Among those who joined the party were Manzoor Ahmad Ganie (DDC Member, Aripal–Pulwama), Mansha Akhtar (DDC Member, Achgoza–Pulwama), Mehmooda Akhtar (DDC Member, Shadimarg), Danish Bhat (Former Corporator, Srinagar Municipal Corporation), Nazir Gilkar (Former Corporator), Altaf Mir (Former BDC Chairman), Khalid Rathore (Provincial President Youth, Apni Party J&K), Aga Syed Abbas Rizvi (State General Secretary, All India Shia Personal Law Board; Former State Secretary, DPAP), Former BMO Dr Yaseen Ul Hussain Bhat, Gulshan Begum Ex NC Sarpanch, Abdul Rashid Zargar (NC Block President Trehgam Kupwara, Aijaz Ahmad Mir (District Secretary PDP Srinagar), Manzoor Ahmed Thakur (District Vice President, PDP Srinagar), Mohd Ashraf Thakur (Secretary PDP Srinagar) along with their supporters and associates joined the BJP on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma warmly welcomed the new entrants into the BJP family and said that their decision to join the party is a clear reflection of the growing public faith in the BJP’s vision of development, transparent governance, grassroots empowerment, and inclusive growth in Jammu & Kashmir.

Sharma asserted that the BJP’s leadership, experience, and strong public connect would significantly strengthen the party’s resolve to serve the people with dedication and integrity, while further advancing peace, stability, and prosperity across the Union Territory.

Sunil Sharma said that the joining of senior political figures and grassroots representatives is a strong endorsement of the BJP’s policies and governance model. He emphasized that the party’s commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy, ensuring equitable development, and safeguarding the interests of every section of society would continue with renewed vigour.

Ashok Koul remarked that the steady influx of leaders and workers from different political backgrounds is indicative of the BJP’s expanding organizational base and credibility across Jammu & Kashmir. He underlined that the party’s disciplined cadre, clear ideological direction, and development-oriented approach are being increasingly recognized by the people of the region.

The newly inducted members expressed confidence in the leadership of the BJP and affirmed that they would make sustained efforts to contribute wholeheartedly toward the progress, peace, and overall development of Jammu & Kashmir.

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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