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Yakub Patel first Indian-origin Muslim to become Mayor of UK’s Preston

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Bharuch, GUJARAT / Preston, U.K :

London:

The city of Preston in the UK has elected Gujarat-born Yakub Patel as its first Indian-origin Muslim Mayor for 2023-24 following the completion of Councillor Neil Darby’s term in office.

In his new role, Patel will chair council meetings, and act as ceremonial head representing the city at engagements throughout their year in office.

“I am honoured and delighted to become the Mayor of Preston, a city I am proud to call my home. I hope to make positive differences to the communities that I serve and also provide additional support through my Mayoral charities for the coming year,” Patel said.

Prior to his new role, Patel has been serving as the city’s Deputy Mayor since May 2022.

The long serving councillor has been undertaking civic duties and hosted the visit of the Royal Family in summer alongside the then Mayor.

“…It gives me great pleasure to be handing over the chains of office to the Mayor-elect, Councillor Yakub Patel. The last year has been the most outstanding experience of my life and it has been a huge honour to have been the Mayor of our fabulous city,” Preston’s outgoing Mayor Darby wrote in a tweet.

Birth and Migration to UK

Born in Bharuch, Gujarat, Patel graduated from M S University of Baroda with a degree in BA and MA in English Literature. He came to the UK in June 1976 and started his career in 1979 with Preston Corporation.

Patel also held roles as a Revenue Inspector, Traffic Inspector, Assistant Chief, Chief Inspector and Operations Manager before he retired on July 4, 2009.

Political Career

He has been involved in politics since the age of 10 when he started canvassing and delivering leaflets for his late father, who was a strong supporter and a member of the Congress party.

He was first elected as a Labour Party councillor for Avenham Ward in 1995 and was the first Muslim councillor in the history of Preston City Council.

In addition, Patel was also elected as a Lancashire County Councillor for Preston West Division during 2001-2009.

The new Mayor is also an active member of the local community and serves as a co-opted member for Preston Jamea Mosque and Preston Muslim Burial Society.

He is a school governor for Frenchwood Community Primary School. Rosemere Cancer, Preston Domestic Violence Services and Emmaus will be Patel’s Mayoral Charities for 2023-24.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> United Kingdom / by IANS / May 23rd, 2023

25-year-old PIO is UK’s youngest civic mayor

August 4, 2022Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social Issues, Leaders, NRI's / PIO's, Women/Girls(since May26-2021), World OpinionBritish Muslims of Gujarat - Indian Origin, British Muslims of Indian Origin, Gujarati Muslims in Politics, Gujarati Muslims in the UK, Humaira Garasia, Humaira Garasia - Indian Origin Muslim Gujarati in UK, Humaira Garasia - Labor Councillor for Haggeston London, Humaira Garasia - PIO, Humaira Garasia - Speaker for London Borough of Hackney, Indian Muslim in British Politics, Indian Muslim Women, Indian Muslim Women in Politics, Indian Muslims in Arts and Crafts, Indian Muslims in Britain, Indian Muslims in Politics, Indian Muslims in the UK, Indian Muslims Overseas, Muslim Women of Gujarat, Muslim Women of India, Muslims of Bharuch - Gujarat, Muslims of Gujarat, Muslims of India, Muslims of India - Positive News, Muslims of India in Politics, Muslims of Valsad - Gujarat, Najma Rafik - Bharuch - Gujarat, Positive News of Muslims of Gujarat, Positive Stories of Indian Muslim Women, Positive Stories of Muslim of India, Rafik Ahmed, Rafik Ahmed - Valsad - Gujaratmpositiveone@gmail.com

Valsad, GUJARAT / London, U.K :

banner img — Humaira Garasia, whose family roots are in Valsad, was .elected speaker of London borough of Hackney in May

Surat :

Rishi Sunak might be in news for being the frontrunner for the post of Prime Minister of the UK and he will create history if he is elected for the post of the country that once ruled India.

But Indian origin Humaira Garasia (25) has already created a history by becoming the youngest-ever speaker of council in London Borough of Hackney.

Garasia’s family is originally from Valsad and her father had migrated to the UK at a young age. Garasia was determined to enter active politics when she was 15 and wanted to represent the marginalised population.

She identifies herself as a Gujarati of Indian origin. She studied BA politics from the University of London. Her father Rafik Ahmed, a warehouse worker, is from Nana Taiwad in Valsad while her mother Najma, a housewife, is from Bharuch.

“I am the youngest-ever speaker/civic mayor of Indian origin in the whole of the UK and the youngest speaker to have ever been elected for the London Borough of Hackney,” says Garasia.

“I was elected at the age of 21 as a councillor in 2018 and completed a four-year term. I was the youngest person of Indian origin to be elected as a councillor then. I was successfully re-elected as a councillor in May 2022,” she added.

She said: “I will be working with leaders, residents and communities from across the borough to address issues of inequalities, while also helping to tackle long-term issues such as racism and discrimination. I will focus on providing support to the most vulnerable members of society and helping young people to feel both empowered and safe.”