JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to former minister and senior party leader Mr Bodh Raj Bali  on his 24th death anniversary, describing him as a leader par excellence who devoted all his life in service of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Leading the party cadre in paying floral tributes to Mr Bali, at a function held at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan Jammu here this morning, Provincial President Jammu Mr Rattan Lal Gupta highlighted the immense contribution of the veteran leader in the development and progress of Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tributes to Mr Bali, Provincial President Jammu Province Mr Rattan Lal Gupta said that the departed leader worked with a sense of commitment.

Mr Gupta said that Mr Bali worked tirelessly for the upliftment of poor and down-trodden in different capacities. His contribution in strengthening National Conference at the gross root level in the Jammu Province remains a high point of his political career, he said, adding that the veteran leader made a distinct mark by serving the people, which will serve as a source of inspiration for the coming generations.

Mr Gupta further said that Mr Bali worked for strengthening the fabric of secularism and brotherhood in the state of J&K. He said the best tribute would be to strengthen the party at gross root level and make it a vibrant force to satiate the urges and aspirations of the people. He said that the late leader will be remembered for his high political caliber and having passion for serving the people, especially poor and down-trodden.

While Paying tributes to late Mr Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu Sheikh Bashir Ahmed  described the late leader as a person of immense qualities who remained at the forefront in solving problems of the people. He said that the veteran leader worked tirelessly in various capacities as a party functionary and senior cabinet minister for people belonging to all walks of life. His services shall be remembered for the years to come.

Among others who were present including:  Abdul Gani Malik former minister and Zonal President Udhampur Reasi Zone, Bushan Lal Bhat former MLC, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu, S. Tejinder Pal Singh Aman Provincial President YNC, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Rajni Devi Working President Women Wing, Laxami Datta Senior leader, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Dr. Shamshad Shan former DDC Chairperson, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban, Subash Chander Bhagat District President Jammu Rural “A”, Rita Gupta, Dilshad Malik Vice Presidents Central Zone, Nar Singh President Labour Wing, Ch. Rehmat Ali former BDC Chairman, Deep Mehra, S. Gurnam Singh District Secretary Jammu Urban, Waris Gill, Bahadur Lal Block President Bahu, Dharminder Sharma Block President Jammu West, Sahil Chib, Rahul Attri, Prabhat Kapai,  Prabha Slathia, Surinder Singh Jamwal, Karan Singh and other party functionaries

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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.

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