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REASI: District Election Officer Reasi Vishesh Mahajan on Tuesday convened a meeting with representatives of political parties to brief them about Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and other applicable guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in view of the upcoming J&K Assembly Elections 2024.

The DEO emphasized the necessity of obtaining prior permissions for election-related activities such as campaigning, rallies, and the use of loudspeakers. He stressed the importance of adhering to the MCC to ensure free, fair and transparent elections. He outlined the responsibilities of political parties and their candidates in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

The DEO further provided detailed information on expenditure monitoring, setting a spending limit of ā‚¹40 lakh for each Assembly Constituency. He thoroughly guided the representatives on obtaining necessary forms, permissions and adhering to the schedules that need to be followed during the election period.

The meeting was attended by   SSP Reasi Gaurav Sikarwar, ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samayal, ADC Kulbushan Khajuria, Addl. SP Iftekhar Ahmed, Dy. DEO Rakesh Kumar, RO-56 Gulabgarh, RO-57 Reasi, RO-58 SMVD, DIO (Info) and other concerned officers, along with representatives of political parties.

Later, the DEO Vishesh Mahajan addressed a press conference at the VC hall of the Mini Secretariat to brief the media about the preparations for the upcoming Assembly Elections. He said polling in the District is scheduled to be held on September 25, 2024, the second phase of the elections. He provided key details regarding the election schedule. He informed that the last date for filing nominations is September 5, 2024, while the scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on September 6, 2024 and the deadline for the withdrawal of candidatures is September 9, 2024.

He also appealed the public to participate enthusiastically in the upcoming assembly elections. He briefed the media about various ICT applications of the Election Commission of India, including cVIGIL, SUVIDHA and the voter helpline.

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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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