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JAMMU: Contribution of the Sikh community for the society and the nation has truly been recognized by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who admires the community for its selfless service to the society and has taken lot of steps to recognize the community, said Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, while listening to the issues represented by a deputation predominantly of the Sikh community at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

Sat Sharma said that PM Narendra Modi, has done a lot for Sikhs and Sikhism. He opened Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, establishment of Shree Guru Nanak ji Chair at a British University, declaration of Sultanpur Lodhi as heritage city, and honoured Chhote Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh through his decision to declare December 26 every year as Veer Baal Diwas. It was due to the efforts of PM Modi that the holy Shree Guru Granth Sahib was brought to India from Afghanistan with full respect.

A group of social activists and prominent citizens led by S. Kamalpreet Singh from Sainik Colony, Jammu, called upon Sat Sharma, at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The deputation congratulated and felicitated Sat Sharma for being elected as the BJP state president. The members of the deputation lauded the Prime Minister for taking steps for the welfare of the Sikh community.

The deputation highlighted various issues including construction of a community hall for the senior citizens, cremation ground and hospital in Sainik Colony area, were highlighted before him. The deputation also pressed for the redressal of the issues related to the lanes, drains, and streetlights maintenance, regular drinking water supply, security issues, cattle roaming on the roads of Sainik Colony etc.

Sat Sharma appreciated the deputation for the initiatives taken by them for the welfare of the people of their area. He listened to all the issues patiently and assured that the efforts will be made to address all the issues on priority.

Sat Sharma added that the Modi government believes in the “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” policy and is committed to the welfare of all the communities, and regions, with special emphasis on the areas earlier neglected and the people earlier oppressed. The schemes and policies initiated by the Modi government reflects its deeper commitment to the society as a whole and the socio-economic development of the society while taking into consideration the social, historic, and cultural perspective.

The prominent members of the deputation included KS Manhas, Balwinder Singh Babu, Gandharv Singh, Anil Kumar Sharma, Dr. Satvir Singh, Dr. Vinod Singh, Ranjit Singh Jasrotia, Ajay Singh, Sher Singh, Inderjir Singh Wazir, Aya Singh, Satish Manhas, S. Gurdeep Singh, Kamaljit Singh (Raju), Joginder Singh, Kamaljit Singh (Dimple), Tirath Singh, Suraj Sharma, and others.

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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