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JAMMU: J&K BJP celebrated the auspicious festival of Deepawali with religious fervour and traditional enthusiasm at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Senior party leaders participated in special Pooja rituals, praying for peace, prosperity, happiness and the well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation.

J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), accompanied by MP Lok Sabha Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, MLAs Prof. Gharu Ram and Ch. Vikram Randhawa, and other senior leaders, participated in the religious ceremonies.

Sat Sharma, addressing on the occasion, extended warm Deepawali greetings to the people, emphasizing that the festival symbolizes the eternal victory of light over darkness, truth over falsehood and good over evil. He said that Deepawali is not merely a festival of celebrations but a reminder of India's glorious civilizational values, spiritual traditions and the strength of its cultural heritage. He called upon everyone to celebrate the occasion with harmony, compassion and a renewed commitment towards social unity and national progress. He further expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity and new opportunities to every household.

Jugal Kishore Sharma said that Deepawali represents India's timeless cultural ethos and reinforces the values of family, togetherness and mutual affection. He urged people to celebrate the festival while preserving its rich traditions and spreading happiness among the less privileged.

Dr. Nirmal Singh said that Deepawali holds immense spiritual significance as it inspires society to overcome negativity and move towards righteousness, knowledge and enlightenment. He stressed the importance of preserving India's cultural identity and passing its traditions to future generations.

Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana said that the festival conveys the universal message of brotherhood, peace and collective prosperity. He appealed to people to strengthen social harmony and contribute towards building a progressive and united society.

J&K BJP Vice Presidents Priya Sethi, Rajeev Charak, and Rekha Mahajan, General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria, Sanjita Dogra, and Gopal Mahajan, Former MLC Ashok Khajuria, former MLAs Sharm Choudhary, and  Ashwani Sharma, former MLC Charanjit Khalsa, Secretary Pawan Sharma, Treasurer Prabhat Singh Jamwal, Chief Spokesperson Sr Adv Sunil Sethi, Office Secretary Tilak Raj Gupta, Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, District Presidents Naresh Jasrotia, and Adv Rajesh Gupta, Morcha Presidents Dharminder Kumar, Neha Mahajan, and Rakesh Pant, Spokespersons Purnima Sharma, Dr Tahir Chowdhary, Balbir Ram Rattan, Dr Abhijit Jasrotia, and others were present on the occasion.

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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