JAMMU: In a scathing attack on the National Conference, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Saturday, accused the party of committing “electoral fraud” by promising free electricity before elections and now burdening the people with proposed hefty 20 percent tariff hike. Sunil Sharma said the NC’s 2024 election manifesto has collapsed under its own lies and false assurances.

“Omar Abdullah promised 200 units of free electricity to every household in Jammu and Kashmir. Today, more than a year later, instead of fulfilling that promise, his government is preparing to loot people with an outrageous 20 percent increase in peak-hour consumption charges,” he said. Challenging the Chief Minister directly, Sharma added said If Omar Abdullah has even an ounce of honesty, let him reveal how many households have actually received the so-called free 200 units. The people deserve to know how badly they’ve been misled.

Sharma asserted that the BJP will strongly resist any move that adds to the financial burden of ordinary citizens. He said the proposed tariff hike has already generated widespread anger among political parties, traders, and common consumers, all of whom see it as an “unjust, exploitative, and anti-people decision.” He reiterated that the NC government should withdraw the proposal immediately and deliver what it promised during the elections, instead of punishing the very people it vowed to support.

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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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