Afghan singer Naghma Shaperai has sparked widespread debate on social media after stating that "Pashtuns are the elder brothers of all ethnic groups" and that while all communities in Afghanistan should enjoy equal rights, the country should be governed "under Pashtun leadership."
In her remarks, Shaperai emphasized that all ethnic groups in Afghanistan should have equal rights. However, she argued that the country's governance and leadership should remain under the leadership of Pashtuns.
Following the publication of her comments, social media users expressed sharply divided opinions. Some supported her views, describing them as a reflection of Afghanistan's historical and political realities. Others criticized the remarks as discriminatory and inconsistent with the principle of equal citizenship, arguing that no ethnic group should possess inherent superiority or an exclusive right to govern over others.
Some users also called for Afghanistan's future political system to be based on full equality among all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or language.
This is not the first time that Naghma Shaperai's comments on Afghanistan's ethnic and political issues have generated widespread reactions on social media.
Source: Based on publicly circulated statements attributed to Naghma Shaperai and reactions shared on social media. The authenticity and broader context of the statements have not been independently verified.
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