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

JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir unit, has announced key responsibilities for members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, in consultation with Sh. Jagat Prakash Nadda ji, BJP National President, Sh. BL Santhosh ji, BJP National General Secretary (organization), and Sh. Tarun Chugh ji, BJP National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K BJP made the nominations.

The following MLAs have been entrusted with specific roles to strengthen the party's organizational structure and legislative functioning in the Assembly: Surjit Singh Salathia, BJP Vice-President & MLA from Samba and Pawan Gupta, MLA from Udhampur West have been nominated as Deputy Leaders of the Opposition.

Rajiv Jasrotia, BJP Spokesperson & MLA from Jasrota has been nominated as Chief Whip of the party. Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, MLA from Suchetgarh and Yudhvir Sethi, BJP Vice-President & MLA from Jammu East have been nominated Whips of the party. Choudhary Vikram Randhawa, MLA from Bahu has been nominated as Secretary.

Arvind Gupta, BJP Secretary & MLA from Jammu West has been nominated as Treasurer. Balwant Mankotia, MLA from Chenani and Shakti Raj Parihar, BJP Vice-President & MLA from Doda West have been nominated as Spokespersons.

These appointments reflect the party’s commitment to empowering its legislative team and ensuring effective representation of public interests in the Assembly. The BJP continues to strive for responsive, accountable, and development-oriented governance in Jammu & Kashmir.

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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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