In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: In a fervent address during his door-to-door campaign in Bajalata, Rajesh Gupta, the BahujanSamaj Party (BSP) candidate for Jammu East, launched a blistering critique against both the BharatiyaJanata Party (BJP) and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's administration. Gupta did not hold back, accusing the BJP and the LG-led administration of causing extensive damage and neglect to Jammu.

Addressing local gatherings, Gupta highlighted the ongoing discrimination faced by the people of Jammu, asserting that the region has been consistently shortchanged by successive central governments, whether under Congress or BJP.

He pointed out that Jammu has often had to fight hard to receive even basic amenities and developments, such as the establishment of AIIMS, the Central University, and the recognition of Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday as a public holiday.

Gupta criticized the current administration for the severe shortage of essential services in remote areas, including inadequate electricity supply—even in metered zones—and infrequent water delivery, which occurs only twice a month.

He claimed that the BJP has fostered a climate of corruption and encroachment, resulting in a significant decline in public services and infrastructure over the past decade. According to Gupta, government jobs have been reserved for those with connections to the BJP, further exacerbating the sense of disenfranchisement among ordinary citizens.

He also highlighted a range of unresolved issues affecting the general populace, asserting that the government has failed to address these critical concerns effectively. Gupta urged voters to carefully consider the future of themselves and their children when heading to the polls, emphasizing the need for a change in leadership to address Jammu's ongoing challenges.

In summary, Gupta's remarks reflect a deep-seated frustration with the current political leadership and an urgent call for a shift towards more accountable and responsive governance in Jammu.

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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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