KABUL (SW) – Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of the Hezb-e-Islami, on Sunday linked peace in the country with the fair and inclusive presidential elections in the country.
Addressing a press conference, Hekmatyar said peace and sustainability can only prevail if the presidential polls are held fairly and inclusively. He added all political parties demand transparency and are against rigging and irregularities.
Hekmatyar added the idea of an interim set-up is a failed experiment in Afghanistan, and the only way for peaceful and proper transfer of power is through fair polls.
Prior to this, a number of political parties and presidential candidates have expressed concerns about potential rigging at the forthcoming presidential elections.
Presidential elections will be held in Afghanistan on 28 September 2019.
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