India Congratulates Afghan People for Voting

New Delhi : India on Sunday congratulated the people of Afghanistan for exercising their democratic rights in that country’s parliamentary elections in the face of terror threats.

“India congratulates the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for exercising their democratic rights at parliamentary elections held today,” the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement.

“The enthusiastic participation of people, including women, despite terrorist violence is a testament of resilience of the people of Afghanistan,” it stated. “It reflects their desire and faith in democratic governance and rejection of the evil forces that foment and spread terror and violence.” (IANS)