Khan Aqha Rezayee has failed to secure a majority in parliament voting for speaker. He received 77 votes. Meanwhile, Khan Mohammad Wardak failed to secure majority and received 80 votes.
Parliament’s third election to choose speaker determined no clear winner as none of four candidates secured majority.
Runoff is now expected between Khan Mohammad Wardak and Khan Aqha Rezayee.
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