• Central Zone is committed to carry forward the signature campaign announced by the Honble Chief Minister J&K on Independence Day.

JAMMU: The people of Jammu and Kashmir have played their inning fairly and bravely in the journey to restore democracy in the region. Now, it is imperative for the Central Government to honor its commitment by promptly restoring full-fledged Statehood to J&K. While addressing the meeting Central Zone Office bearers at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan Jammu today. The meeting was organized by Babu Rampal, former minister and Central Zone President. Mr Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province Urges the Prime Minister and Home Minister of India to restore Statehood, end the dual power system in J&K as promised to take concrete steps towards fulfilling the Centre’s commitment of restoring Statehood. The people of J&K have displayed patience, resilience, and faith in the Central leadership, especially the Prime Minister and Home Minister of India to recognize this and act without further hesitation,ā€ he said.

Rattan Lal Gupta emphasized that the continued denial of statehood is not only unjustified but also a betrayal of repeated assurances given by the country’s top leadership i.e, Prime Minister and Home Minister on multiple occasions. ā€œThe return to a full-fledged democratic setup with an elected government and legislative powers is essential for ensuring equitable development and safeguarding the unique identity of Jammu and Kashmir,ā€ he added.

Babu Rampaul former minister and President Central Zone  said that the signature campaign announcement made on the eve of 15th of August, Independence Day by the Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is a welcome step and we all hole heartedly would carry forward this campaign for the larger interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He called upon the office bearers to be prepared for the local body and Panchayat elections as these would be announced any time. He appealed the Prime Minister of India to Honor the verdict of the Jammu and Kashmir and to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir by announcing Statehood.

Among those who were present in the meeting included: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Ankush Abrol Joint Secretary Jammu Province, Laxami Datta Rakesh Singh Raka,  Rahul Mahajan, Dilshad Malik , S. Nirmal Singh,Vice Presidents Central Zone, Rajni Devi Working President Women Wing Jammu, Ch. Rehmat Ali, Dr. Vikas, Bharat Bushan, Mohd Aslam  Khan Advocate,Surjit Singh Manhas, B.D Dalhotra , S.P Bhaderwaj Secretaries  Central Zone, Chander Udhay Singh, Naveed Raja, Ashok Taygi, Rajinder Kumar, Som Raj Taroch , Satpal Joint Secretaries Central Zone, Rahul Attri, H.l Chandel, Ravi Sharma and 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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