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JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today discussed the budget 2025 presented by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday. Initiating the budget discussion, Javed Hussain Baig presented a holistic view of the budget saying that it speaks of the futuristic approach of the present dispensation. He said that it is a balanced budget taking care of all sections of the society. He added that the people have huge expectations from the government and all the promises made with them will be fulfilled.

Tariq Hameed Karra, while speaking on the proposed budgetary provisions, said that there is longer positivity in the budget touching all the social sectors. However, he said that the issue of daily wagers, anganwadi workers, filling up of vacant posts, rehabilitation of Kashmiri pandits should have found due prominence in the budget.

He also talked in detail about other social aspects and economic aspects, sustainable tourism and mineral exploitation among other things. He said that we carry a profound responsibility on our shoulders towards the welfare of the people who have voted for us for the good of the community and we are duty bound to respect the mandate of the people.

Arjun Singh Raju extended his whole support to the budget presented by Omar Abdullah saying that it is a vision, roadmap and commitment to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the budget stands as a beacon of hope ensuring that no section of the society is left behind in terms of growth and development.

Tanvir Sadiq, while participating in the discussion, said that it is a historic moment that such a budget has been presented in Jammu and Kashmir despite the UT being heavily deficit. “It is the first budget of our government and it is a good beginning despite facing a very difficult situation. All the promises made with the people will be fulfilled in a phased manner,” he maintained.

Sunil Bharadwaj said that the budget does not reflect the aspirations of the people completely. Nazir Gurezi, while speaking on the occasion, said that it is an extremely balanced budget that has taken care of most of the downtrodden people.

“It is the first budget of our government and the people will witness our progress and performance in the next five years. We will address all issues in due course of time,” he said. Balwant Singh Mankotia hailed the support being provided to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir by the Union Government.

Farooq Shah said that it is a remarkable budget as it has taken care of every section of the society, particularly its focus on women empowerment, tourism, 200 units of free electricity and marriage assistance among other things. He said that Jammu and Kashmir can come up as Switzerland of Asia if we fully explore the tourism potential of the Union territory.

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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