The post elections scenario in Afghanistan is fiercely growing uncertain in the light of numerous complaints received by the Independent Election Commission in Afghanistan with more than 600 cases so strong that they could influence the final outcome of the elections. In other words, the number of complaints that ranges from 600-650 is believed to have a strong influence on the ultimate result of the elections.

All allegations of fraud being leveled against the incumbent president Hamid Karzai by both opposition candidates and the western powers, the outcome of this election is deemed to be challenged or simply rejected. With Karzai fearing a run off elections, that according to the Afghan constitution if any candidate can not gain 51% of the total votes cast, a run off election shall take place to determine the ultimate winner. It is also feared that US is fast losing the last chunks of hope in Karzai administration that could be justified by the most recent case of ‘explosive’ interaction between Hamid Karzai and President Obama’s special envoy to Afghanistan-Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke.

While politically more active Dr. Abdullah Abdullah is eying for a run off with greater hope, analysts fear a backlash in the aftermath of elections if Karzai stands out as the winner. Fear has gripped the Kabul based diplomats of violent reaction to the results with the Iranian Model in mind.

The good news about this election was that Afghans haven’t voted across ethnic lines this time. The presidential candidates had all followed Karzai’s suite by selecting their running mates to the post of vice-president from minority ethnic groups. Every presidential candidate camp would be figured by three major ethnic groups the Pashtuns, the Tajiks and the Hazaras. Where the presidential candidates were a Pashtun, his mates would be a Tajik and a Hazara and vice-versa.

The results are awaited yet for a couple of weeks but the initial results have put Karzai at the top leading with 46.1% of the counted 35% of the total votes. Abdulllah Abdullah is placed second with 35.4%. A run off election is in the sight and could most probably save Afghanistan from more turmoil. Karzai shouldn’t fear a run off rather should go to it with a positive mind set for the sake of Afghan nation. If US’s not satisfied with the outcome, turmoil will follow. For the moment, practically speaking, Afghans can’t directly disappoint US politically. Therefore, the best way out is to work in cooperation with them after all it was US who brought Karzai to power, who overthrew the mighty fundamentalist Taliban regime. Karzai’s political mistakes shouldn’t put the life of ordinary Afghans to risk. At the same time, it’s very positive for the US to accept the outcome of elections even if it’s not up to international standards or up to US’s wish for the sake of defeating the extremists and bringing to power the so-called moderates.