Elections
Political Parties Welcome Delay in Elections for Sake of Peace
A number of political parties say for the sake of peace a possible delay in coming presidential elections is acceptable for them.
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has said that the vote likely to be delayed as it seeks to hold four elections – presidential, provincial council, district council and parliamentary in Ghazni – together.
The IEC has stressed that it will set a new date for the presidential elections next week.
Following the issue, some political parties said that the postponement of the election is acceptable for them if it is conditioned to kick off peace talks between the government and the Taliban.
“It will not be an issue for me if the election was delayed for peace talks, I want the peace process to continue in a better way,” said Mohammad Ismail Khan, a senior member of Jamiat-e-Islami party.
“The talks should be cleared and should take place within two or three months so that it don’t put the elections in question,” said Anwarulhaq Ahadi, chairman of National Front of Afghanistan.
Abdulhadi Arghandiwal, the head of Hezb-e-Islami, however, said that the election commission should focus on reforms than setting dates for the elections.
This comes as previously the presidential election was set for April next year.
-
Sport5 days ago
IPL: Russell propels KKR to a thrilling 4-run win
-
Sport4 days ago
Afghanistan beat Australia 5-4 in NSDF Futsal Championship
-
Sport4 days ago
IPL: Mumbai Indians fall short by just six runs in Gujarat match
-
Latest News5 days ago
Senior Indian diplomat visits Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi
-
Latest News5 days ago
Over 500 of Herat’s artifacts submitted to museum and archive
-
Latest News5 days ago
IPL: KKR’s Rana fined for breaching Code of Conduct
-
Regional3 days ago
Attackers target Pakistani naval airbase in Baluchistan
-
World4 days ago
Four killed, several injured as race car hits spectators at Hungary rally