The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday announced October 20 as the date for the country’s parliamentary and district council elections.

This comes after the Afghan government and its financial donors pledged to help the election management body to conduct the long-delayed process.

Meanwhile, authorities of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) have said government has not done anything about appointing an ECC secretariat head.

According to IEC officials, the lack of budget, and constant delays around appointing an IEC commissioner were among key reasons for the delay in elections. 

IEC initially announced July 7 as the date for the elections.

In this episode of Tawde Khabare host Zabi Sadat discusses the topic with the following guests:

Mohammad Yousof Rashid, Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan (FEFA) Chief Executive 

Anarkali Honaryar, Senator 

Dr. Nemat Nemat, former MP

Kabul Khan Zurmati, military analyst