In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Leads rally, calls for defeating harmful agendas of opposition 
  • ‘Bloodshed culture in J&K, the legacy of NC, Congress, and PDP’

BHADERWAH: Campaigning for the BJP candidate from Doda East, Gajay Singh Rana, senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Er. Gulam Ali Khatana launched a scathing attack on the National Conference (NC), Congress, and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their role in promoting a culture of violence that has left thousands of widows and orphans in Jammu & Kashmir.

Addressing massive rallies from Bhaderwah to Kehra Gandoh, passing through Thatri, Khatana accused the trio of pushing the region into decades of darkness and division. “The dynastic politics of NC, Congress, and PDP have created a legacy of bloodshed. These parties thrived on communal and regional divisions, manipulating the people for their own gain while neglecting development and peace. Their divide and rule strategy has left a trail of destruction,” Khatana said, adding that their policies resulted in unimaginable suffering for families across the region.

Thousands of families have been shattered due to the decades-long conflict that these political parties allegedly nurtured for their personal ambitions. Widows, orphans, and displaced families became a tragic byproduct of their leadership. Khatana emphasized that the people of Chenab Valley, who once believed in these parties, are now fed up and ready to embrace the BJP’s vision for a peaceful and progressive future.

“The BJP believes in nation-first policies, not appeasement. We do not divide people based on caste or religion, unlike the previous regimes. The people of Jammu & Kashmir are tired of this old, dynastic politics. They now seek peace, progress, and development, something the BJP is committed to delivering,” Khatana remarked as the rally drew large crowds, which he referred to as a sea of people that crossed caste and religious lines.

The campaign has positioned Gajay Singh Rana, a leader known for his clean and transparent image, as the frontrunner for the Doda East Assembly seat. Khatana confidently declared that Rana’s leadership would script history in the region, thanks to the people’s growing disillusionment with NC, Congress, and PDP.

The senior BJP leader continued his criticism, accusing the rival parties of being responsible for the region’s backwardness, having stifled growth and infrastructure development. He reiterated that the people of Jammu and Kashmir would make their choice clear in the upcoming elections, signaling the end of the era of violence and communal divisions fostered by the old guard.

With the Chenab Valley residents expressing growing support for the BJP’s developmental model, it appears that the tide may be turning against the traditional political powerhouses of Jammu & Kashmir. The people, especially those who have borne the brunt of decades of violence and instability, now seem eager to teach a lesson to those they believe betrayed them in the name of politics.

This rally reflects the deepening desire for change in the region, a departure from a legacy of violence and bloodshed to one of peace and prosperity under BJP’s governance. Gajay Singh Rana, the party candidate, urged the public to rally behind him in defeating the harmful agendas of NC, Congress, and PDP. He expressed deep gratitude to the people for supporting the BJP and standing firmly for the nation’s cause.

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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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