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JAMMU: President of Mission Statehood Jammu & Kashmir, Sunil Dimple, along with a large number of traders and prominent citizens, celebrated Diwali Milan and the relaunch of the Darbar Move Party with great enthusiasm in Jammu.

Addressing the gathering, Dimple said the Diwali Milan celebration marks both the spirit of the festival and the symbolic revival of the historical Darbar Move, which once connected the regions of Jammu and Kashmir.

He pledged to intensify the political and judicial struggle for the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, Articles 370 and 35-A, and the state subject system, aiming to bring back the “lost glory and respect” of the Dogra princely state established by Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.

Dimple stated that the “real tribute” to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji would be the full implementation of the Instrument of Accession and the Standstill Agreement, ensuring the unification of Ladakh, PoK, Gilgit, and Baltistan as part of the historical J&K state.

Praying to Lord Bhagwan Ramchandra Ji, Dimple expressed hope for the early restoration of Dogra Jammu & Kashmir statehood. He also demanded 200 units of free electricity, 12 free gas cylinders, double ration, one lakh government jobs, and free drinking water for all households in the region.

Among the prominent leaders and traders present at the event were Ravinder Mishra, Mohan Lal Sharma, Pawan Pama, Ajay Kumar, Narender Choudhary, S. Ricky Singh, Abhisht Gupta, Janu Mahajan, Raj Kumar Menia, Anil Kumar Shri Dhar, Parveen Bali, and Rohit Gulati, along with hundreds of 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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