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Karzai's former challenger registered for Afghan presidential election

KABUL, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, a former challenger of incumbent President Hamid Karzai, on Tuesday launched his bid for the upcoming presidential elections.

"Today I came here to register my name for the upcoming elections and serve my war-tired people," Abdullah told reporters in a brief chat after offering his candidacy and registering his name with the country's Independent Election Commission (IEC) here.

Abdullah, who lost to Karzai in the 2009 presidential election, is leading the main opposition -- National Coalition of Afghanistan.

Describing the objective as serving the nation, Abdullah added that "my aim is to bring changes as well as to bring peace and stability in the country. So I expect people to vote for me."

Eng. Mohammad Khan, deputy leader of Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) -- Arghandiwal branch, and political figure Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq will be the first and second vice-president respectively if Abdullah wins the in race.

Since the start of registration process on Sept. 16, Abdullah is the second aspirant who has registered to compete in the race set for April 5 next year.

Earlier, another candidate named Bismullah Shir has registered his name for the race to assume the country's top slot.

The registration process would be concluded on Oct. 6, the IEC official said, noting that the process will not extend.

The Afghan government has already got preparations to beef up security for the coming elections.

Insecurity and difficult terrain in part of the mountainous country, where the election materials is difficult to be carried, remain the main challenges for the polls, according to IEC officials.

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