Senate Approves Presidential Order For Hindu Seat

Source: Tolo The Upper House of Parliament unanimously approved a Presidential order from Hamid Karzai that would create one seat for the Hindu and Sikh minority groups on Tuesday. The Lower House has rejected the order last month, saying it was contrary to Afghanistan’s Constitution. In a legislative decree, President Hamid Karzai had asked Parliament… Continue reading Senate Approves Presidential Order For Hindu Seat

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FARAKHABAR: 24 December 2013

Souce: Tolo Members of the Sikh and Hindu minority in Afghanistan on Tuesday criticized the Lower House’s refusal to approve a Presidential Decree that would designate a single seat to them in Parliament. Although the Senate voted in favor of the change this week, it must now be forwarded on to a joint-chamber commission to… Continue reading FARAKHABAR: 24 December 2013

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A Lost Opportunity? Hindus and Sikhs do not get a reserved seat in parliament

Source: Afghanintan Analysts Network Author: Fabrizio Foschini Date: 16 December 2013 On 14 December 2013, the Wolesi Jirga (WJ), the lower house of the Afghan parliament, rejected the presidential decree adding a reserved seat among its ranks for the Hindu and Sikh minorities. The debate showed a divided house, but the vote rewarded those pitted against… Continue reading A Lost Opportunity? Hindus and Sikhs do not get a reserved seat in parliament

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Afghan MPs reject presidential decree

Source: The News KABUL: The Wolesi Jirga on Saturday rejected a presidential decree, reserving a seat for the Hindu and Sikh minority in the lower house of parliament. On September 4, President Hamid Karzai signed the legislative decree in accordance with Article 79 of the constitution and the electoral law. The article says: “During the… Continue reading Afghan MPs reject presidential decree

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