JAMMU: BJP All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma along with other leaders of party submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas, protesting against the steep hike in petrol and diesel prices and its consequent impact on transport fares and the common public. Ved Sharma, accompanied by several senior BJP leaders and representatives of different party cells, urged the administration to take immediate cognizance of the matter and convey the concerns of the people to the concerned authorities.

Among those who accompanied Ved Sharma during the submission of the memorandum included Transport Cell Convenor Ashu Mahajan with Co-Convenors Roshan and Kamalpreet, District Prabhari Brijeshwar Rana, BJP Jammu District President Rajesh Gupta, Industry Cell Convenor Deepak Gupta, Refugee Cell Convenor Balvinder Singh, Ex-Servicemen Cell convenor K.L. Sharma, Ex-Corporator Ajay Gupta, Ravi Kant and several other party activists.

Speaking on the occasion, Ved Sharma strongly criticized the policies of the NC-led alliance government for repeatedly increasing the prices of petrol and diesel over the past year and during the current financial year. He said that the hike has placed a heavy financial burden on the common people, traders, and transport operators across Jammu and Kashmir.

He further pointed out that due to the rise in fuel prices, transport fares have already increased by 18 percent, which is directly affecting daily commuters, students, and working-class families. Ved Sharma said that instead of providing relief to the people, the present government is further aggravating their economic hardships through unjustified price hikes.

Demanding immediate intervention, Ved Sharma urged the government to roll back the hike in fuel prices and review the increased transport fares to provide relief to the public. He warned that if the government fails to address the issue and withdraw the fuel price hike at the earliest, the BJP will be compelled to launch a strong agitation and intensify protests in the interest of the common people.

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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