In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: The Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir, having exhausted its political relevance and constructive agenda, is now resorting to divisive politics by attempting to create rifts along regional, caste, and religious lines. Its chief, Tariq Hamid Karra, has falsely accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of disrespecting Dogra rulers and undermining the legacy of the 175-year-old Dogra dynasty by downgrading Jammu and Kashmir from a state to a Union Territory.

Countering these misleading claims, BJP executive member Raman Suri emphasized that such allegations hold no ground, especially when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly assured that Jammu and Kashmir will regain statehood at an appropriate time. He dismissed Congress’s rhetoric as nothing more than an attempt to mislead people and create unnecessary fear.

“Congress has lost its credibility in Jammu and Kashmir. Now, in sheer desperation, it is trying to manipulate people’s sentiments by distorting facts,” Raman Suri stated. “Their narrative that the BJP government is against restoring statehood is not only misleading but also divisive and baseless. No one has downgraded the region; rather, the abrogation of Article 370 has ensured equal rights for historically marginalized communities such as West Pakistani refugees, Valmiki Samaj, and women.”

He further pointed out that the Congress, having realized that PM Modi’s decisions are widely accepted and in the larger interest of the nation and Jammu and Kashmir in particular, is now resorting to fear-mongering. However, the people of the region fully understand that statehood will be restored only through the Union Government’s decision at an appropriate time and not through Congress’s hollow slogans.

Raman Suri ridiculed the Congress’s theatrics, stating that its attempts to politicize statehood have failed miserably, with no takers for its deceptive narratives. He attributed the party’s continuous electoral failures, including its complete wipeout in Delhi, to its outdated and illogical political strategies.

“The people of Jammu and Kashmir have seen through Congress’s designs. They are no longer falling into its trap, be it on the issue of statehood or any other misleading agenda. The party stands exposed as a propagator of falsehoods, desperate to remain politically relevant,” he said.

Highlighting BJP’s respect for Dogra history, Raman Suri underscored that the BJP government has duly honored the Dogra legacy by declaring official holidays on Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary and Accession Day. He challenged Tariq Hamid Karra and the Congress leadership to wholeheartedly celebrate these days if they truly respect the Dogras.

“The Congress party is delusional, running out of genuine issues, and banking on empty slogans to stay afloat. However, these tactics are only further exposing its political bankruptcy in Jammu and Kashmir,” Raman Suri said.

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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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