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  • JKPDP President champions rehabilitation for flood-ravaged constituencies

RS PURA: In response to the devastating floods in Jammu city, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti visited the most affected areas in RS Pura and Suchetgarh constituencies, offering sympathy and promising to advocate for relief efforts. Senior PDP leaders Narinder Sharma and Karan Singh accompanied Mehbooba Mufti during her visit to the flood-affected areas.

The PDP president's visit demonstrates the party's commitment to supporting those affected by the floods.While touring flood-hit locales , Mufti, a former Chief Minister, assured families of substantial support and stressed the importance of both immediate relief and long-term preventive solutions to mitigate future crises.

Mehbooba Mufti also reached out to the affected people in the flood-hit areas of Badyal Brahmana, to assess the damage caused by recent floods. The visit aimed to take stock of the situation and extend support to the affected families. She assured them of raising the issue of their rehabilitation with the authorities. Record-breaking rainfall sent the Tawi river into flood fury on August 26, inundating hundreds of homes and hectares of farmland, and displacing thousands of people in Jammu city.

Mehbooba Mufti met the distressed families and assured them of full support. She emphasised the need for urgent relief measures and long-term solutions to protect people from such recurring crises.

Mehbooba Mufti speaking on the occasion said that the floods have caused significant damage to roads, crops, houses, and livestock in the affected areas. She met with flood victims, listening to their grievances and assuring them that she would highlight their losses before the government. Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the government to provide suitable compensation to flood victims at the earliest. She emphasized the need for immediate relief measures to help affected families rebuild their lives.

The PDP president's demand for compensation and relief comes amid reports of extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural land. The government has been urged to take immediate action to provide relief to affected families and rebuild infrastructure. Mehbooba Mufti's visit highlights the need for immediate attention to the flood-affected areas and the importance of providing relief to those in need. The PDP's efforts to support affected families demonstrate its commitment to serving the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Senior PDP leaders Narinder Sharma and Karan Singh have expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mehbooba Mufti for visiting flood-affected areas of RS Pura and Suchetgarh constituencies. Her visit has brought solace to the affected families and highlighted the need for immediate relief and support. Sharma and Singh appreciated Mehbooba Mufti's efforts to understand the ground situation and her commitment to raising awareness about the plight of flood victims.

They emphasized that her visit has boosted the morale of affected families and demonstrated the PDP's dedication to their welfare.The leaders hope that Mehbooba Mufti's visit will lead to tangible relief efforts and prompt the government to take necessary steps to support those affected by the floods .

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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