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JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, chaired an important meeting to discuss the Nagrota Assembly by-election at Nadore Panchayat. The meeting focused on key organizational strategies, booth management, voter outreach campaigns, and the specific responsibilities of party workers.

Addressing the BJP office bearers and workers present at the meeting, Baldev Singh Billawaria said that there is a strong wave of enthusiasm in favor of the BJP across the Nagrota Assembly constituency. He stated that the voters of Nagrota have shown immense trust in the BJP’s policies and its vision for development. Billawaria added that every village, locality, and booth in the Nagrota constituency is extending unprecedented support to the BJP.

Appealing to the voters to support BJP candidate Devyani Rana, he said that the late Devender Singh Rana had a deep connection with the Nagrota constituency and had carried out several remarkable development works during his tenure, which continue to be appreciated even today. He emphasized that the late Devender Singh Rana’s dedication, public service, and close bond with the people remain alive in the hearts of Nagrota’s residents.

Billawaria urged the people to bless Devyani Rana to fulfill her father’s unfinished dreams and expressed confidence that the people of Nagrota will ensure her a historic victory with a massive margin. He further said that this election is not just about victory but about continuing the journey of “Development and Trust.” Billawaria called upon BJP workers to operate in “mission mode,” reach every voter, and ensure the party’s decisive win.

He stressed that this is the time to demonstrate the strength and unity of the organization to secure a historic victory for the BJP in Nagrota. Prominent party members including Rajinder Singh Katoch, Vinod Kumar, Balbir Singh, Ram Dass, Vijay Kumar, and other key workers were also present.

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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