SRINAGAR: After participating in the Bhartiya Janata Party event to celebrate the August 05 complete merger day at Srinagar, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today spoke to media and said that in the garb of Special Status, local political parties promoted separatism and unrest fordecades in J&K, and the constitutional changes of 05 August 2019, paved way for lasting peace & the freedom from a long spell of bloodshed in J&K.

"These political parties are responsible for the killing of thousands of innocents who lost their lives because of their politics of exploitation and division. Now after the abrogation of 370, we got freedom from violence and bloodshed. We are now on the path of peace and development in J&K", said Dr Darakhshan.  In reply to a question about the demand for the restoration of Special status by the local political parties,

Dr Andrabi said that the Parliament of our great nation took the decision and it was irreversible. "Fooling people by playing old records will yield no results. J&K doesn't deserve to be dragged to the separatist outlook. Every citizen of J&K is a proud Indian having equal rights and opportunities in this great growing nation", said Andrabi. She thanked the Prime Minister for fulfilling his promise to the people of J&K about the restoration of lasting peace and the era of development and growth. 

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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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