New alliance demand greater youth role in government affairs

KABUL (Pajhwok): Grand Alliance of Youth and Candidates of Kabul District Councils on Tuesday announced its presence and demanded greater role of youth in the affairs of the country and conduct of district council elections.

Qader Shah Qureshi, deputy head of the alliance, told the gathering in which over 200 people were present said the alliance may be expanded to other parts of the country.

“The purpose of this alliance is to bring talented and qualified youth to a single platform and advocate for youth and district councils candidates in their future endeavors,” he said.

He added according to statistics over 65 percent population of the country was comprised of youth but their role in political, economic, cultural and development sectors was invisible.

He said the alliance was currently active in capital Kabul and would be soon expanded to other parts of the country.

Qader Ahmad, a Wolesi Jirga candidate for district council of Kabul, said the government should organize proper programmes for the uplift of youth and get maximum advantage of their capabilities in peace process.

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