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

JAMMU: J&K BJP Spokesperson, Abhijeet Jasrotia, on Thursday said that NC has always weakened the VDGs and has defamed its members. This was stated by Jasrotia, while addressing a press conference at BJP media center in reaction to Omar Abdullah’s video circulated in social media.

BJP spokespersons, Girdhari Lal Raina (former MLC) and Balbir Ram Rattan, Dr. Pradeep Mahotra, J&K BJP Media Incharge were also present in the press conference.

“Omar has labelled the VDG members are the workers of BJP,” Jasrotia said, adding, “This is a mockery of VDGs and targeting a particular community, who successfully prevented the major dislodgment of the locals from their native places to save their lives”.

“Is Mohd Sharief, who was martyred, a BJP worker?” Jasrotia questioned and added, “NC always weakened VDGs and its members were not given remuneration for months together”.  Jasrotia accused Omar of dividing the VDGs along religious lines. He further said that the services and sacrifices of the VDGs in the fight against terrorism

VDGs are first line of defence in fight against terrorism, he said. He reminded Abdullah that terrorism in the region started after the electoral manipulations of 1987, and that the former Chief Minister knows well why VDCs were created.

Jasrotia pointed out that both Hindus and Muslims were given arms, not on religious grounds, but to fight the terrorism. He asserted that everyone made sacrifice for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

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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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