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JAMMU: BJP spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, in a press statement issued today, said it is unlikely that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will expand or reshuffle his cabinet in the near future.

Dr. Jasrotia said the recent snubbing of an NC MLA in the House reflects Omar Abdullah's intent to continue relying on his inner circle. He added that the recent selection of candidates for the Rajya Sabha further exposed this pattern, with only those enjoying personal proximity to Omar Abdullah being rewarded with posts and power.

"This is a common practice in dynastically run parties," Dr. Jasrotia said, drawing a parallel with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, where he claimed all those close to Akhilesh Yadav form his inner "kitchen cabinet."

The BJP spokesperson said the core problem with parties such as the Congress, National Conference, Samajwadi Party, and JMM is that they are person-oriented rather than organisation-oriented. As a result, he said, organic growth of leadership — or "Vyakti Nirman" (individual/leadership development) — remains impossible under dynastic politics.

He said this trend has left the country with a significant void of honest and credible opposition. Dr. Jasrotia further remarked that NC MLAs hoping to become ministers are only "day-dreaming," and that such aspirations will remain a fantasy unless they add "flattery to their personal service" toward what he termed the "dictatorial leadership" of the National Conference.

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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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