BAMYAN CITY - A list of law violators would be released soon, a central watchdog said on Saturday, accusing the government of flouting the constitution by not holding Wolesi Jirga and district council elections.
Abdur Rauf Harawi, a member of the Independent Commission for Overseeing the Implementation of Constitution (ICOIC), told Pajhwok Afghan News the list was ready but needed more discussions.
The list would be released once all members of ICOIC agreed on its content, he said. “The constitution is violated at different levels by officials whose names will be shared with the media in near future,” he promised.
Harawi expressed concern over the delay in Wolesi Jirga and district council elections, calling it a violation of the constitution. However, he said the government was currently making preparation for conducting the elections.
The commission plans to organise public awareness seminars on the need for adherence to constitution in all parts of the country. A two-day seminar, which ended in central Bamyan province on Friday, was part of the plan, Bawari said.
Deputy Governor of Bamyan Mohammad Asif Mubaligh called the Afghan constitution unique in the region, saying the basic law clearly outlined the responsibilities and powers of government organs and their duty toward citizens.
“It is the responsibility of all Afghans to accept and implement the constitution in letter and spirit,” he remarked. The seminar discussed ways of overseeing implementation and violations of the constitution.
At the end, one square in Bamyan City squares was named as Afghanistan constitution. A statue will be also built at the site.
Governor Mohammad Tahir Zuhair described the current constitution the cornerstone of the new government and said: “Our constitution includes humanitarian and modern values and lays down the basis for all our activities.” (Pajhwok)