KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has called on the Taliban to join the reconciliation process and added Mujahidin and Jihad have roots in the unity of the people of Afghanistan.
Ghani expressed the view while addressing a gathering here marking the 26th victory Day of Mujahidin. On this day in 1992, Mujahidin toppled the communist backed regime of former President Najibullah and announced victory.
“Jihad had deep roots in our history, trust on Islam and our people resulted the huge victory,” he said.
Mujahid doesn’t mean monopoly, the word Mujahid applies to all Afghan and those disgracing Mujahid in fact disgraced their parents.
Referring to the civil war, the president said, unfortunately a catastrophe happened after 1992. There was nothing planned to topple the previous regime and how to build the future government therefore the opportunity was lost and conditions for good governance was not provided.
Ghani said most of the Taliban were against fighting only handful emphasized on war.  The president again called on the Taliban to reconcile. “If you are Muslim and Afghan accept peace offer.”
Referring to the Taliban spring offensive Al Khandaq, the president questioned did the Taliban knew the philosophy behind the Alkhand battle? Against who the prophet launched Al Khanduq battle? Aren’t they the [Taliban] fighting against the Jihadi leaders, ulema, elders and people of Afghanistan?
The Taliban and Daesh had no roots among people otherwise they would have not launched attacks against its people, he said.
The president added reforms would be taking place in line with constitution, rules should be enforced and work should be handed over to qualified and committed persons. “Our reform agenda is highlight under these two points and the development of Afghanistan is must for us,” he added.
Wolesi Jirga Speaker Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi and Senate Chairman Fazal Hadi Muslimyar also addressed the event and spread light over the Mujahidin’s victory.  (Pajhwok)