KISHTWAR: As part of the nationwide campaign marking the successful completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Government at the Centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party organized a grand Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan at Kishtwar. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent citizens, intellectuals, social activists, professionals, and party workers from different sections of society.

The Sammelan was addressed by Pawan Sharma, State Secretary, BJP Jammu & Kashmir, along with Shagun Parihar, MLA Kishtwar, and Ravi Parihar, District President BJP Kishtwar.

Speaking on the occasion, Pawan Sharma highlighted the unprecedented achievements of the Modi Government over the past twelve years and said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed a historic transformation in every sphere, including infrastructure, economy, social welfare, national security, digital governance, and global diplomacy.

Sharma stated that the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047" is not merely a government programme but a national mission aimed at making India a developed, self-reliant, and prosperous nation by the centenary year of Independence. He emphasized that the Modi Government has laid a strong foundation for this vision through landmark initiatives such as Digital India, Make in India, Startup India, PM Gati Shakti, Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and various welfare schemes benefiting the poor, youth, women, farmers, and marginalized sections of society.

He further said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented development and stability during the last few years, with enhanced connectivity, improved infrastructure, expanded educational opportunities, and greater public participation in the democratic process. He credited the Modi Government for ensuring equitable development and empowering every region of the Union Territory.

Calling upon citizens to actively contribute towards nation-building, Sharma urged people to become partners in the mission of creating a developed India and to take the message of good governance, transparency, and inclusive growth to every household.

Addressing the gathering, Shagun Parihar, MLA Kishtwar, highlighted various developmental initiatives undertaken in Kishtwar and reiterated the commitment of the BJP towards the welfare and progress of the people. She emphasized that the policies of the Modi Government have strengthened the aspirations of youth and accelerated development in remote and underserved areas.

Among the prominent leaders who addressed the Sammelan were Brijmohan Sharma, Former District President BJP, Choudhary Gani, ST Morcha Jammu & Kashmir, and Pradeep Parihar, Former District President BJP.

The event concluded with a collective pledge by participants to support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and contribute towards building a stronger, prosperous, and self-reliant India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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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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