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JAMMU: J&K BJP will hold Unity Marches across all districts on October 31 under the “Sardar@150 – Unity March” to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. J&K BJP President & MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma (CA) will join the Jammu March, while Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretary and programme Incharge, appealed to people to participate in their respective districts to honour Sardar Patel’s legacy.

Baldev Billawaria accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, J&K BJP Media Incharge, and Anil Masoom, District Convenor of the programme, was addressing a press conference at J&K BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

While addressing the media persons, Baldev Singh Billwaria said that the Sardar@150 – Unity March aims to spread his message of unity and national integration through padyatras, youth activities, and cultural events, inspiring citizens to contribute to the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Billawaria said that this campaign pays tribute to the Iron Man of India, whose courage and resolve united a fragmented nation into one. “Sardar Patel’s belief that ‘India is one, India is indivisible, and India will remain indivisible forever’ continues to inspire the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is carrying forward that same spirit through his vision of Viksit Bharat 2047,” he said.

Billawaria stated from October 31 to November 25, padyatras will be held in every district covering 8 to 10 kilometres each, and three padyatras will take place in every Lok Sabha constituency,” he said.

He added that debates, essay competitions in schools and colleges, seminars on the life and ideals of Sardar Patel, and youth pledges for a Nasha Mukt Bharat, Swadeshi Melas are being organized where people are taking Swadeshi pledge. Yoga and health camps, large-scale cleanliness drives, and the Ek Ped Maa ke Naam plantation campaign will also be conducted to promote environmental awareness.

Billawaria emphasized that these padyatras are a tool to mass awakening. Just as Sardar Patel united the princely states into one India, these padyatras will unite the hearts of the people. They will showcase a miniature India on the streets, celebrating our diversity under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, he said.

He said that after the district-level padyatras, select participants will travel by road to Karamsad, Gujarat, joining representatives from across the country. “From November 26, which is Constitution Day, padyatris from all over India will march 152 kilometres from Karamsad to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, symbolising India’s unity,” he added.

Billawaria appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to participate in the massive numbers in these Padyatras (Unity Marches), inspired by the message of unity and patriotism. “Sardar Patel united the map of India; today, we must unite its dreams,” he said inviting people from all age groups and backgrounds, including veterans, retired officers, athletes, youth icons, students, common people to join the march.

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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