In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Says NC played vital role over last decade in keeping secularism alive in J&K 

JAMMU: Adv Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), has strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Road map (BJP) for allegedly aligning with anti-social elements to polarize the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Mr Gupta said in a joining function of some social activists of District Rajouri.He accused the BJP of using divisive tactics to destabilize secular forces, which, according to him, is neither in the interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir nor in favor of the country’s unity.

Rattan Lal Gupta further emphasized that the National Conference has played a vital role over the last decade in keeping secularism alive in Jammu and Kashmir and has continuously worked towards maintaining peace, harmony, and communal brotherhood across the region.

The senior NC leader expressed confidence that if the National Conference is voted to power in the upcoming elections, the Party will prioritize eliminating terrorism. He also assured that the National Conference is committed to addressing the genuine concerns of the people and bringing about much-needed economic and social reforms. 

Outlining some of the party’s key initiatives, Rattan Lal Gupta mentioned that the NC is committed to raise old age pensions from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000,increase financial assistance for girls marriages to Rs 75,000 from 50,000 of EWS, provide 12 LPG cylinders per family per year of EWS, and Provide One lakh jobs for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Provide 5000 Pm to elderly Female member of each household of EWS, Provide free 200 units power, free drinking water, Provide free travel of females in govt transport, legalize MSP for farmers and Provide 10 Kg rise per person per month free of cost. He emphasized that the party will continue to focus on improving the quality of life for every citizen and introduce more welfare schemes aimed at uplifting the marginalized sections of society.

The Provincial President appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the National Conference in the upcoming elections, assuring them that only the National Conference has the vision and resolve to restore peace and prosperity in the region. He urged the public to support the party’s agenda of safeguarding the future of Jammu and Kashmir and ensuring that the state is steered towards development and stability under a secular framework.

Among those who joined the party fold included  Mohd Aslam Manhas, Mohd Zobir, Mohd Hafiz, Gulam Qadeer, Abrar Ahmad, Mohd Sadeeq, Mohd Amin and others.

Those who were present on this occasion included:- Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretaries, Israr Khan Rtd DIG, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, S. Tejinder Sharma District President Jammu Urban YNC, Sunil Sharma, Ajay Kumar and others.

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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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