Written By: Hamid Qasemi
Over the past four years, the efforts and achievements of the leaders of the imaginary and so-called opposition groups against the Afghan government have turned out to be disappointing and virtually nonexistent, even for their few supporters. According to Najib Barwar, former spokesperson for Dr. Abdullah, the activities of the government’s opponents consist merely of talk, empty slogans, and online meetings, without any tangible actions or accomplishments. For this reason, confidence in these opposition leaders has diminished, and their so-called leadership and competence have been seriously questioned.
Throughout the past four years, the activities of these opposition leaders have been limited to words and unfulfilled promises, lacking any practical outcomes. Najib Barwar also pointed this out, saying: “Four years have passed, what have we seen or heard from these political leaders other than talk?” This statement shows that even their own followers have lost trust in their leaders’ abilities and strongly criticize their actions. The leaders of these imaginary and so-called opposition factions are superficial and nominal figures whose words remain confined to the virtual world and media platforms, with no real activity on the ground.
The Afghan government’s opposition groups lack any kind of coordination or internal stability. They only hold virtual meetings, with no practical engagement, and even in those online sessions, frequent disagreements arise among them; further eroding the credibility of their symbolic leadership in the eyes of their supporters.
Afghanistan’s political opponents have already been tested before the nation and have completely failed that test. Only a small number of their supporters—those waiting for foreign-funded projects—continue to back them. Even these few followers now express frustration and distrust toward their ineffective and delusional leaders in media appearances and online gatherings. Barwar’s recent remarks serve as a clear example of this growing disillusionment.
Leaders of these opposition groups—such as Ahmad Massoud and others living comfortably in various European countries—have misled a number of unaware Afghans with deceptive rhetoric. Massoud, for instance, made several misleading promises to his supporters, none of which materialized and came into action. Instead, he made deals over their heads and played with their loyalties for material gain.
Because these opponents of the Afghan government lack commitment, management, vision, and planning, and because their slogans and promises are limited to media talks. their actions have raised serious questions among their followers. They themselves admit that their leaders cannot manage the aspirations and motivations of the younger generation. As a result, a deep crisis of confidence has emerged, their supporters are drifting away day by day, and many may soon decide to detach themselves entirely from these imaginary and so-called movements.
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