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

SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma, launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of distorting facts, twisting history, and using the demand for statehood to hide governance failures. LoP Sunil Sharma, accompanied by J&K BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, while addressing a press conference at Srinagar, termed Omar Abdullah’s renewed statehood pitch a “political diversion” from his record of corruption, civilian harm, and suppression of dissent.

“Do you want statehood to become a tool to justify the killing of innocent Kashmiris?” he asked. Under Omar’s rule, fear prevailed, schools were shut, and civilians—not militants—were targeted, he said. He reminded that statehood existed under the National Conference between 1982 and 2014, yet those years saw rampant corruption and human rights violations.

Sunil Sharma said that the people of J&K do not want a statehood where dissent is silenced and parents fear sending children to school. Sharma accused the NC of introducing draconian laws like the Public Safety Act (PSA) and pellet guns, leading to the highest civilian deaths in J&K’s history.

The NC has no moral ground to talk about democracy or human rights, he asserted. In contrast, the Leader of Opposition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies as humane and transformative. “Under Modi Ji, not a single local youth has joined militancy in years. This is not fear, but trust. People now believe in democracy, not bullets,” he said.

Refuting Omar’s claims of bureaucratic interference, Sharma called them “baseless and politically motivated.” “Ninety-seven Cabinet decisions have been approved by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's office in the past year—from free electricity to jobs. Yet key files remain stuck in Omar’s own office,” he revealed. Sharma declared that the era of dynastic politics and false narratives is over. Jammu & Kashmir stands with peace, development, and justice under PM Modi’s leadership.

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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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