JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir held a meeting of its MLAs at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly (LoP) in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma chiefly addressed the meeting. J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, and Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Billawaria were also present in the meeting.

Sat Sharma, while addressing the meeting, said that the Bharatiya Janata Party remains fully committed to safeguarding the youth of Jammu & Kashmir from the growing menace of drugs and will actively contribute to the de-addiction movement being carried out across the Union Territory. He appreciated the visionary leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in launching a determined campaign against narcotics and lauded the extensive work being undertaken by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the administration to dismantle drug networks and spread awareness against substance abuse.

Sat Sharma said that every BJP MLA will work at the grassroots level to support awareness drives, rehabilitation efforts, and strict enforcement measures to save the younger generation from falling prey to narcotics. He said that drug addiction is not merely a social issue but a direct assault on the future of Jammu & Kashmir, and BJP legislators will fully contribute to the mission of making society drug-free.

The BJP President also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government for bringing unprecedented development to Jammu & Kashmir. He particularly hailed the historic railway extension connecting Jammu to Kashmir and the massive expansion of connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), stating that these landmark projects have transformed infrastructure, improved accessibility, and strengthened economic opportunities in far-flung regions.

Sunil Sharma launched a scathing attack on the National Conference government over its “anti-people and deceptive policies.” He alleged that the NC administration is attempting to make nearly 24,000 backdoor appointments through outsourcing agencies, which he termed a betrayal of the educated unemployed youth of Jammu & Kashmir. He asserted that BJP MLAs will strongly corner the government both inside and outside the Assembly on the issue and expose every attempt to bypass transparency and merit.

Sunil Sharma further condemned the steep increase in transport fares imposed by the NC government, terming the move “anti-poor, anti-middle class, and insensitive towards the hardships of the common people.” He said that the arbitrary hike will negatively affect every resident of Jammu & Kashmir, including daily commuters, students, traders, employees, and families already burdened by inflation and economic stress.

He said that the National Conference had sought votes by making lofty promises before the elections, but after assuming power, it has failed to deliver on its commitments and instead imposed additional financial burdens on the people through increased tariffs and fare hikes.

“The NC government has committed a fraud with the people of Jammu & Kashmir by betraying the trust reposed in it,” Sunil Sharma said, adding that the BJP will continue to raise the voice of the masses against every anti-public decision of the government.

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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.

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