BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign, a rally aimed at enhancing voter awareness and participation was today kickstarted from Government Higher Secondary School Soibugh, Budgam. The event was organized under the overall supervision of the District Election Officer (DEO)Budgam, with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and local residents.

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Budgam, Rifat Irfan Qadri, was the Chief Guest on the occasion and formally flagged off the rally. Speaking at the event, she emphasized the significance of informed and ethical voting, underscoring the role of youth and first-time voters in strengthening democracy. She urged students to act as ambassadors of voter awareness within their families and communities.

The rally, which witnessed the participation of a large number of students and teachers, passed through various routes of Soibugh area, raising slogans and carrying placards promoting 100% voter participation, ethical voting, and inclusive elections. District Information Officer  Budgam,  Principal of GHSS Soibugh, teaching staff, students, and members of the local community also took part in the event, expressing their commitment to ensuring an informed, participative, and transparent electoral process in the district.

The rally concluded at the school premises with a brief interaction session where speakers reiterated that every vote counts and that active citizen participation is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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