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BASOHLI: A meeting led by former Deputy Mayor of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Baldev Singh Billawaria was held in Basohli under Kathua district regarding One Nation One Election campaign. Where efforts are being made to connect people with this campaign. Presidents of Basohli and Billawar Municipality with their teams participated in the meeting.

During the meeting, Baldev Singh Billawaria provided information to the people about the One Nation One Election campaign. He said that this is a virtuous and visionary initiative to ease out the processes and make the entire democratic process comfortable to the people with the simultaneous elections in the nation. Putting thrust on the economic aspect, he said that there will be a net GDP growth of about one and a half percent in the nation with the elections being held simultaneously. He said that the money spent on elections held in different phases in the states will be saved, which will be invested in the development of the country. He further said that crores of rupees are given as budget for holding elections repeatedly and the economic development of the state and the country slows down.

On this occasion, Basohli Municipality Chairman Sumesh Spolia, Billawar Municipality President Omkant Basotra and councilors supported the One Nation One Election campaign, saying it is in the national interest. BJP's Pahari district president Gopal Kishan also supported the campaign in this meeting. All the prominent present in the meeting unanimously adopted the resolution supporting the ‘One Nation, One Election campaign’ on the occasion.

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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