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JAMMU: Senior leader and Provincial President JKNC, Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta has strongly reacted to the criticism levelled by Sunil Sharma the leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly and Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain General Secretary Congress against the Omar- led Government. He said it is unfortunate that instead of acknowledging the marvellous achievements of the Government during the past ten months, they are trying to undermine the popular mandate of the people.

Gupta said that despite facing unjustified pressure from the Centre and unnecessary interference from the LG, the Omar-Led Government has delivered in every sector, whether it is improving governance, initiating developmental projects, or ensuring justice and accountability. “The Opposition leaders are deliberately ignoring the fact that people have voted overwhelmingly for this Government, and their will must be respected,” he added.

The Omar Abdullah-Led Government does not require any certificate from anyone for its ten months of performance. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have already given their verdict by voting this Government to power. It is their trust and confidence that matters the most. In just ten months, the Government has performed far better than the last ten years of non-functional LG governance, which failed to deliver on even the basis needs of the people. Unlike the bureaucratic rule, the present dispensation is people-oriented, responsive, and accountable, Mr Gupta added,

He further questioned why the Centre is still denying statehood to J&K, which is the constitutional right of its people, and why the Business Rules are not being signed even after the formation of an elected Government. “The Congress and BJP, instead of standing with the people in their hardships, are making a mockery of their sufferings. The Omar- led Government does not need a certificate from anyone; its performance in just ten months speaks louder than the decade of bureaucratic misrule under LG governance,” Gupta said.

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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