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Muzaffarabad: Maria Manzoor Khawaja Takes Oath as District Council Member

Muzaffarabad: Maria Manzoor Khawaja, a woman councilor representing the constituency of opposition leader Chaudhry Latif Akbar, has officially assumed office as a member of the district council of Muzaffarabad. Following her successful election, she was sworn in as a member of the district council on Monday.

In a ceremony held on Monday, Maria Manzoor took the oath of office, signifying her commitment to serving the community and upholding the responsibilities entrusted to her as a council member.

After taking the oath, she proceeded to the opposition chamber, where she was warmly congratulated by opposition leader Chaudhry Latif Akbar, who adorned her with a garland in a gesture of appreciation and support.

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Expressing her gratitude, Maria Manzoor stated, “I am grateful to Allah for this opportunity. I am fully dedicated to fulfilling the trust placed in me by the Leader of the Opposition in Kashmir, Chaudhry Latif Akbar. I am determined to continue the fight for the betterment of our community.”

Accompanying Maria Manzoor was MLA Khawaja Farooq, who also extended his congratulations on her new role as a member of the district council.

The induction of Maria Manzoor Khawaja into the district council marks an important development, underlining the ongoing efforts to enhance representation and promote active participation in the local governance of Muzaffarabad.

By Azadi Times Correspondent

Date: February 13, 2023

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