Hindu and Sikh population push for guaranteed Afghanistan Representation in new Parliament | Democracy, elections, and voting at Democracy Chronicles

Karzai backs parliament seat for Afghan Hindus, Sikhs

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday ordered parliament to create a new seat for the tiny Hindu and Sikh minority after MPs snubbed their demand for separate representation. There are an estimated 4,000 Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan.