Daikondi

NEILI (Pajhwok): An elderly woman travelled for miles to cast her vote at a polling station in Neili, the capital of Daikundi province, saying she wanted the new president to ensure peace, progress and prosperity.
The woman, who was brought on a donkey to cast her vote, expected the new president would establish schools for the coming generation.
Saraee, 50, arrived at the polling station amid scorching heat as her village has no paved road. She said: “I underwent difficulties for the sole purpose to vote for a candidate who can steer the country out of crisis.”

NEILI (Pajhwok): Some individuals distributed pamphlets bearing pictures of presidential runner Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Mohammad Mohaqiq inside two polling centres in central Daikundi province.
A resident of Neili, wishing anonymity, said a number of young men and women were asking people to vote in favour of the reforms and unanimity team and handed them the pamphlets of Abdullah.

NELI (Pajhwok): Officials of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) in central Daikundi province on Monday expressed concerns about shortage of ballot papers for the runoff election.
IEC Director Qasim Qaseem told Pajhwok Afghan News preparations had been finalized for the June 14 runoff vote but their main concern was lack of ballot papers.