Hattian Bala: In a significant development for local governance, elected members from various constituencies took the oath of office for the District Council, Municipal Committee, and Union Councils of Hattian Bala tehsil in a solemn ceremony held recently.
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Among those elected, Sadia Hanif Shaikh from Chakhama Village was unable to take the oath due to illness. Deputy Commissioner of Jhelum Valley, Syed Fida Kazmi, administered the oath to the members elected on seven special seats of the District Council Jhelum Valley and the Municipal Committee Hattian Bala. Assistant Commissioner of Hattian Bala, Waleed Anwar, administered the oath to the members elected on special seats from the thirteen Union Councils.
The ceremony, held with due protocol and decorum, witnessed the swearing-in of the following members:
For District Council Jhelum Valley:
- Asad Chaghtai Advocate
- Zafar Iqbal Mughal Advocate
- Shagufata Roshan Kayani
- Ghazala Ashraf
- Hasnain Kazmi
For Municipal Committee Hattian Bala:
- Aftab Khan
- Nafeesa Farid
For Union Councils of Hattian Bala Tehsil:
- From Saran: 28 out of 29 members
- From Sadak Chinari: Representatives
- From Sina Daman: Representatives
- From Chakothi: Representatives
- From Khalana: Representatives
- From Pahal: Representatives
- From Gujjar Bandi: Representatives
- From Chakhama: Representatives
- From Nadjian: Representatives
- From Lamnian: Representatives
- From Maknet: Representatives
- From Goharabad: Representatives
- From Langla: 28 out of 29 members
The members, representing various constituencies, expressed their commitment to serving the community with integrity and diligence. They pledged to uphold the principles of democracy and work tirelessly for the welfare and development of the region.
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The ceremony, attended by officials, dignitaries, and community representatives, was a testament to the vibrant democratic process in Hattian Bala, emphasizing the active participation of citizens in local governance.
Reported by Azadi Times Correspondent
