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  • Ashok Koul hoists BJP flags at Jagti marking party’s Foundation Day

JAGTI (JAMMU): J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul hoisted the party flag at the TRT Booth of Durga Mandal and Tika Lal Taploo Mandal of BJP Kashmir Displaced District (KDD) marking the occasion of the 47th Foundation Day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the world’s largest political organization. The event was marked by enthusiasm, patriotic fervor, and a deep sense of organizational pride among party workers.

KDD Prabhari Chand Ji Bhat, Seh-Prabhari Hira Lal Bhat, and District President Rajeev Pandita, along with senior party activists and booth-level workers who gathered to celebrate the historic day, were present on the occasion.

Ashok Koul, addressing on the occasion, extended his greetings to party workers and highlighted the remarkable journey of the BJP since its inception. He emphasized that the party’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming the largest political force in the world reflects the unwavering faith of the people in its nationalist ideology and pro-people governance.

Koul asserted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has transformed governance by ensuring transparency, accountability, and development reaching every section of society, especially the marginalized and deprived. He said that the BJP is not merely a political party, but a movement dedicated to nation-building, driven by the principles of ‘Nation First’ and ‘Antyodaya’. Our commitment is to empower the last person in the queue and ensure equitable growth across all regions, he said.

Ashok Koul further stressed that the dedicated cadre of the BJP, particularly at the booth level, has been instrumental in strengthening the party and connecting it with the masses. He called upon party workers to intensify their outreach, expose the failures of opposition forces, and reinforce public trust in BJP’s policies and leadership.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Pandita reaffirmed the commitment of KDD workers towards the party’s ideology. He stated that the BJP has consistently stood for the dignity and rights of displaced communities and assured that the cadre will continue to work tirelessly to further strengthen the party at every booth and ensure its message reaches every household.

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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