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India congratulates people of Afghanistan over parliamentary polls

| @indiablooms | Oct 21, 2018, at 10:19 pm

Kabul, Oct 21 (IBNS): India on Sunday congratulated people of Afghanistan as they exercised their franchise during the parliamentary polls held on Sunday.

"India congratulates the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for exercising their democratic rights at Parliamentary elections held today. The enthusiastic participation of people, including the women, despite terrorist violence is testament of resilience of the people of Afghanistan," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday.

."It reflects their desire and faith in democratic governance and rejection of the evil forces that foment and spread terror and violence. The National Unity Government, the Indepedent Election Commission and the Security forces of Afghanistan deserve appreciation for creating enabling environment and organising these elections despite numerous challenges. We hope that these elections would contribute to strengthening of democratic institutions and deepen inclusive democratic system in Afghanistan," it said.

India said it is supporting people of the terror-hit nation in their process of re-building the nation.

"India supports the people of Afghanistan in their efforts to build a peaceful, stable, united, inclusive and prosperous nation," read the statement.

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