JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, participated in a Drawing competition organised by the BJP Gandhi Nagar Mandal at Shastri Shiksha Kendra High School, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, dedicated to 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public life.

The students presented their creativity and imagination through paintings depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey, his commitment to national service, and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Students securing the first, second and third positions were also felicitated on the occasion.Appreciating the talent and enthusiasm of the students, Billawaria said that such programmes provide children with a meaningful platform to showcase their creativity while connecting them with the values of service, discipline, patriotism and responsibility towards the nation.

He said that children are the future of the country and their ideas, creativity and talent will play an important role in shaping the journey towards a Viksit Bharat. He appreciated the students for expressing their dreams and aspirations for the nation through their paintings, highlighting themes of national service, development and a better future.Speaking about the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, Billawaria said that the initiative seeks to connect people from all sections of society with the spirit of service and nation-building.

He added that through such programmes, efforts are being made to acquaint the younger generation with the 25-year journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service and dedication.Later, Billawaria, along with BJP workers, participated in a ‘Seva Mera Yogdan’ activity by undertaking Shramdaan under the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign.During the cleanliness drive, participants spread the message of cleanliness and collectively pledged to contribute towards building a clean, healthy and beautiful society.

Addressing the gathering, Billawaria said that cleanliness is not merely about keeping our surroundings clean, but is also a reflection of a healthy society and responsible citizenship. He emphasized that when every citizen considers cleanliness a personal responsibility, the vision of a clean, healthy and beautiful Jammu & Kashmir and a Viksit Bharat can be realized.

He further said that seva is not merely an activity or a programme, but a responsibility towards society and the nation. Every individual can contribute to nation-building by taking a sincere pledge to serve society in their own capacity.Among those present on the occasion were Rahul Kumar, Divya Jain, Bhushan Verma, Nalin Gupta, Aman Goswami, Monu Slathia, Sahil Gupta, Harshveer Singh, Ishant Gupta, Varun Sharma and other BJP workers.

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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.

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