NELSON (Kashmir English): Mohammad Amir, a resident of Azad Kashmir, has made history in the Pendle area of Nelson, United Kingdom by becoming the youngest Lord Mayor in history to hold the office by taking oath as the 50th Lord Mayor of Pendle.
Mohammad Amir hails from the famous and important town of Jatlan in Mirpur district of Azad Kashmir. His parents migrated to the UK in the 1980s and settled there permanently.
This achievement of Mohammad Amir is a moment of pride and joy not only for his family but also for the British Pakistani and Kashmiri community. Different sections of the community have described his honor as a historic moment, which has further strengthened the dignity and identity of British citizens of Kashmiri origin.
The Lord Mayor is an important position with a formal and representative status in the UK, generally known as the most dignified citizen of the city, i.e. the “First Citizen”.
The duties of this position include representing the city at civic events, hosting delegations, participating in charitable activities, and highlighting the city’s public identity.
The position of Lord Mayor is more of an honorary and social one than a political or administrative power, through which the Lord represents his city and its people. The position is usually for a year, and obtaining it is considered a sign of trust and respect from the community.
The election of Muhammad Amir as the youngest Lord Mayor has become a matter of pride in both Azad Kashmir and the United Kingdom.
His success is an example for the younger generation of what can be achieved through hard work, determination and a spirit of service.
