No political agenda behind distribution of money among women in Nangarhar: First Lady

NANGARHAR (Khaama Press): The First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani has rejected political agenda behind the distribution of money among women in eastern Nangarhar province, insisting that the funds were distributed among poor women and has nothing to do with election campaigns.

She also added that the ministries of finance and public health were encouraged to distribute money among women from the budget of government after the settlement of 1397 fiscal year budget.

According to Mrs. Ghani, the program of distributing 500 Afghanis for women was implemented in cooperation with the ministries of finance and public health in a bid to contribute with transportation expenses of the women.

Provincial public health direct of Nangarhar has confirmed that 91 million Afghanis were distributed to women during 1397 fiscal year.

However, some members of provincial council have raised questions regarding distribution of money among women by First Lady Rula Ghani.

A member of the provincial council Nasir Kamawal said the money or gifts were supposed to be distributed through local institutions but if the funds were distributed for elections campaigns then the national funds have been betrayed.Another member of the provincial council has also branded the move an act of betrayal with the people of Afghanistan, emphasizing that proper channels existed for the distribution of money.