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JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and MLA from Bahu Assembly Constituency, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, has strongly asked the Jammu & Kashmir Government to expedite the release of the list of selected candidates under SO12 for outstanding sportspersons, who have been awaiting engagement for a long time despite the completion of the selection process.

Addressing a well-attended public grievances camp at the BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, Randhawa cautioned the government against unnecessarily delaying already completed processes, warning that such delays could jeopardize the future of J&K’s youth.

Randhawa was apprised that the selection process of the candidates under SO12 stands complete. He said that it is the moral and administrative responsibility of the government to honor their merit without any further delay. Lingering such matters sends a wrong signal to our talented youth who have brought laurels to the Union Territory, Randhawa asserted.

The public grievances camp witnessed participation from a large number of individuals and deputations representing various localities, including Gandhi Nagar, Sec-2 Gangyal, Indira Nagar, Last Morh Gandhi Nagar, Laxmi Puram, Bawe, Rajouri-Poonch-Basti-Belicharana, Gole Market Gandhi Nagar, Nanak Nagar, Rajiv Nagar Narwal, Arjun Vihar, and other areas.

Issues raised included repair of lanes and drains, refixing of gratings, construction of roads, clearance of clogged drains, irregular water supply, unscheduled power cuts, SRO43 appointments, encroachment over Rajiv Nagar Nalah, extension of e-bus routes, and the long-pending SO12 sportsperson appointments.

Randhawa patiently heard the grievances and promptly took up several matters with officials of the concerned departments. In many cases, he issued written directions on the spot to ensure timely redressal. He reiterated that BJP remains committed to resolving public issues through active coordination with the administration.

“Our aim is to bridge the gap between the people and the government. No genuine grievance should be left unheard or unattended. I will personally follow up on every matter raised here today until concrete results are achieved,” Randhawa emphasized. The event was coordinated by Er. T.K. Sharma, Co-convenor of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, J&K BJP, who facilitated effective interaction between the public and the party leadership.

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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