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JAMMU/KASHMIR: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), J&K, led by its President Aun Prabhat organized the Namo Yuva Run in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir under the ongoing Sewa Pakhwada campaign to celebrate the 75th birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Themed on “Nasha Mukt Jammu, Viksit Jammu”, the marathon drew an overwhelming response with thousands of enthusiastic youth participating simultaneously in Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, and Rajouri.

The Jammu leg of the run was flagged off from Bahu Plaza by senior BJP leaders including J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLAs Sham Lal Sharma, Yudhvir Sethi, Vikram Randhawa, Arvind Gupta, Surinder Bhagat, and Rajiv Bhagat, besides senior BJP functionaries Vice President & Prabhari BJYM Rakesh Mahajan, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, and Baldev Billawaria, and others. The proceedings were anchored by RJ Shwetima and Priyanka Mahajan.

Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma lauded the BJYM for mobilizing youth for a noble cause. He said that the Namo Yuva Run is not just a sporting event, it is a clarion call for building a drug-free Jammu and working towards the vision of a developed India by 2047, as envisioned by our beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In Kashmir, the marathon was organized from Zabarwan Park to Maki Point at Dal Lake, Srinagar, where a large number of youth took part. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma appreciated the BJYM initiative, stating that the youth-driven campaign proves that the future of J&K is in safe hands. Together, we will defeat the menace of drugs and channelize the energy of our young generation into nation-building, he said.

Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), BJP J&K, also participated in the Srinagar run. He said that the BJYM has shown remarkable commitment by taking this campaign to every corner of the Union Territory. This is the true spirit of Sewa Pakhwada – service, discipline, and dedication towards society.

Expressing gratitude, Arun Prabhat said that the massive participation of youth is a message in itself. We urge every youngster to become an ambassador of Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir and contribute wholeheartedly to the dream of Viksit Bharat.

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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