Report: ANI
CHAKSWARI — Raja Muhammad Rafaqat Zaraat, Mayor of Slough in the United Kingdom, received a warm welcome from local political and social leaders and community members during his visit to his ancestral hometown of Chakswari, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The visit marked his first trip to his native area since assuming the office of Mayor of Slough. Local representatives and community members congratulated him on his achievement and extended their best wishes for his successful tenure.
Raja Muhammad Rafaqat Zaraat has ancestral roots in Chakswari, while his father, Raja Muhammad Zaraat, also previously served as Mayor of Slough. His achievement has been warmly welcomed by the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom and by residents of his native region.
On the occasion, Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, former senator and former General Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Midlands, UK, along with other community figures, congratulated the mayor and conveyed their best wishes for his new responsibilities.
The speakers said that the appointment of individuals of Pakistani and Kashmiri origin to important civic positions in the United Kingdom reflected the growing contribution of the diaspora to public service and community development.
They expressed hope that Mayor Raja Muhammad Rafaqat Zaraat would continue to promote community welfare, strengthen relations among different communities and work for the betterment of local residents during his tenure.
Raja Muhammad Rafaqat Zaraat thanked the people of Chakswari, community representatives and all those who welcomed him and extended their congratulations and good wishes.
