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

NEW DELHI/JAMMU/KASHMIR: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir today expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic plane crash that led to the untimely demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji, along with others on board. The incident has sent waves of grief across the nation and left the political fraternity and citizens heartbroken.

J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha Member Sat Sharma, CA, while expressing grief, said that Shri Ajit Pawar ji was a committed public servant whose experience and leadership played a vital role in Maharashtra’s administration. He termed the loss as irreparable and prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the grieving family. He conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and stood in solidarity with the people of Maharashtra during this moment of immense loss. The BJP J&K mourns the passing of a seasoned leader who dedicated decades of his life to public service and governance, he said.

J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, in his statement, said that the tragic incident has deeply saddened the entire BJP fraternity. He extended sympathies to all affected families and said the party shares their pain in this hour of sorrow. He prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and courage for the families to bear this profound loss.

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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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