The Independent Election Commission has so far announced the initial list of candidates for 22 provinces.

In this episode of Takani, host Nemat Ravan discusses the topic with the following guests:

• Mirza Mohammad Haqparast, election commission deputy spokesman

• Zia ul-Haq Amarkhil, head of the National Stability Organization

• Naeem Ayubzada, head of Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan