Abstract
This paper focuses on Ulasi jirga elections of Afghanistan held in September 2010. Main objective of the paper is to analyze the elections; highlight the modern electoral political working in Afghanistan; the role of various factors such as; the political ideology, the political parties, the role of warlords; and the nature of election campaign in the elections. The paper will provide an insight into the electoral politics of Afghanistan. It has been organized into two parts; Part 1, highlights pre-poll uncertainties, expressed by the observers of election, the concern for transparency of electoral process, threats of insurgents, and manipulation of warlords. This part also highlights the elections campaigns took place despite the warnings and fears. Part II covers the post-poll scenario, the human toll it took, the frauds reported and the way these issues were interpreted and addressed leading to differences between the Independent Election Commission and the pro-President’s attorney general office. Finally, it will further highlight reflections made out of this study.