NEWYORK: As the mid-term elections campaign in US is gaining momentum, president of American Pakistani Advocacy Group Ali Rashid has urged the entire community to use the power of the vote in this election if they want a solution to their problems, including Islamophobia.
He was addressing a ceremony held in New York.
The American Pakistani Advocacy Group organized an event at a local restaurant in support of New York State Attorney General Letitia James to mobilize Pakistani Americans in the mid-term elections. The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran.
APAG team warmly welcomed New York Attorney General Letitia at the event on her arrival and warmly greeted the participants.
President of the APAG Youth Wing Farhan Rasheed moderated the event who welcomed and thanked the guests.
The event was attended by assembly members elected from different constituencies of the state and candidates for the midterm elections, including Akbar Ali, the youngest Democrat candidate for the Georgia State Assembly.
Addressing the participants, APAG President Ali Rashid said that his organization has always tried to mobilize the community in public service and politics so that our voices are heard. He appealed to the community to vote early and make Letitia James successful on Election Day on November 3.
A large number of prominent figures associated with the political, social and business circles of the Pakistani American community attended the event.
Addressing the audience, Attorney General Letitia James appreciated APAG’s community services and efforts.
She said that the rights of citizens, immigrants and taxi drivers of all races and colors have been ensured, and if the voters re-elect her, she will work even better for their rights without any fear.
Earlier, Letitia James met with Akbar Ali, the youngest Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Assembly from Pakistani origin, and was impressed by his conversation.
Assemblyman David Weprin, a candidate from District 24, and Akbar, the youngest Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Assembly, also expressed their views.
David Weprin said that his connection with the Pakistani community is not new, while Akbar Ali said that his experience has been that once elected, re-election can only be obtained on the basis of performance.
Various issues were also discussed between American politicians, elected representatives, election candidates and the community.
Congressman Gregory Meek and State Senator John Lowe said that the elections, regardless of the level, are always important for the constitutional and legal rights of citizens, and the use of votes determines the priorities of the citizen, state and national government.
The event was also attended by the Commanding Officer of Counter-Terrorism at the New York Police Department and the first Pakistani-American Inspector Adeel Rana. Judicial candidates also expressed their views on the importance and awareness of voting.
Third District Civil Court Judge Candidate Michelle McSweeney, Queens County Civil Court Judge Candidate Janet Ellen Keller, Queens County Civil Court Judge Candidate Edward Irizarry, and Queens County Civil Court Judge Candidate Edmund Wong highlighted the importance of voting.
Later, APAG President Ali Rashid expressed his gratitude to all the guests, officials, and the community.
