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  • Say “BJP’s 11-year rule left Jammu gasping under failed infrastructure and broken promises.

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Ajay Sadhotra and Provincial President , Jammu,Ratan Lal Gupta on Sunday accused the BJP of neglecting Jammu City, asserting that only an NC-led administration can restore the city to its rightful status. 

Addressing a meeting of party functionaries in Jammu West, chaired by District President Chandar Mohan Sharma and organized by Ankush Arbol and Block President Devinder Sharma, Sadhotra said, “Jammu has always welcomed refugees and displaced people on account of wars in 65, 71 and turmoil in  Kashmir, sharing its limited resources with everyone. Yet, under BJP rule for the past 11 years, our city has been ignored.

No real infrastructure projects roads, bridges, hospitals, colleges, or recreational facilities were initiated. Even the so-called ‘Smart City’ project collapsed during the flash floods, exposing BJP’s hollow promises.” 

Sadhotra  added, “Jammu is the winter capital and the heart of Dogra culture, yet BJP policies have sidelined our heritage, our traders, and our people. Big retail chains are favored over local businesses, and floods have pushed our city decades back. BJP’s agenda seems clear: divide the people, ignore local needs, and leave Jammu behind.” 

Highlighting the progress made under CM Omar Abdullah, Gupta said, “Efforts are underway to correct BJP’s mismanagement, but change can only accelerate if the NC wins all local bodies. We have a clear vision: modernize cities and towns, invest in health, housing, roads, recreation, and disaster management, create free Wi-Fi zones, libraries, gyms, and indoor stadiums, and protect Dogra heritage while supporting local traders.” 

Gupta concluded, “The choice in these elections is clear: continue with BJP’s neglect and division, or vote for NC’s holistic development agenda in the upcoming urban local body elections to bring Jammu and the region into the modern era.” 

Other party leaders who spoke at the occasion included SC Cell President Vijay Lochan, Vice President Central Zone Rakesh Singh Raka, Amit Sharma, Sahil Kerni, Gurnam Singh, Satpal Kalotia, Sardar Karan Singh, Rush Pal Singh, Shameer Samiyal, and Sandeep Manhas.

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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