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JAMMU: J&K BJP held a meeting of its Cells at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, slamming the NC government over unfair fuel price hike, while calling for a strong protest on March 27, 2026.

Ved Sharma, BJP All Cells Incharge, chiefly addressed the meeting attended by Cell Convenors, Co-Convenors, and Executive Members. Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Secretary, J&K BJP, and Munish Khajuria, All Cells Co-Incharge, also addressed the meeting.

Ved Sharma called upon all Cell Convenors, Co-Convenors, and Executive Members to actively engage at the grassroots level and ensure massive public participation in the protest. He appealed to the people of Jammu & Kashmir to come forward and join the march on March 27 to raise their voice against the unjustified increase in fuel prices and transport fares, which have adversely affected every section of society. He stressed that such anti-people decisions must be strongly opposed through democratic means.

Ved Sharma asked the Cells to mobilize party cadres and the general public to join the movement in large numbers against what the party termed as anti-people policies of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government.

Dr. Pardeep Mahotra criticized the NC government for failing on multiple fronts and reneging on its poll promises. He stated that the Omar-led administration has backfired on its commitments and betrayed the trust of the public. He added that the continuous rise in fuel prices and transport costs has placed an unbearable burden on the common man, reflecting the government’s insensitivity towards public hardships.

Munish Sharma conducted the proceedings and highlighted the crucial role of BJP Morchas and Cells in acting as a bridge between the party and various sections of society. He emphasized that these units must actively raise pressing public issues and strengthen outreach at every level.

Transport Cell Convenor Ashu Mahajan, along with Co-Convenors, briefed the meeting on the participation of transporters in the upcoming protest. He assured that members of the transport sector, in coordination with BJP's Transport Cell, would join the protest in large numbers to highlight their concerns.

Prominent leaders including Sham Langer, Pawan Singh, Amit Manhas, Karan Sharma, Balvinder Singh, Rajesh Thapa, P.C. Sharma, Abhay Mahajan, Puneet Mahajan, Ajay Gupta, Deepak Kapahi, Basant Raj, Deepak Gupta, K.L. Sharma, Narinder Singh, and others were present in the meeting.

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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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