Mohammad Javid Zia-ur-Rahman, the Taliban police chief in Parwan, has sparked a wave of criticism on social media after comparing government officials to “shepherds” during an official meeting.
He used the analogy to emphasize accountability, stating officials must not abuse their authority.
However, the use of the term “shepherd” to describe officials and the implied view of the public has been deemed insulting by users.
Critics argue this language reflects a derogatory attitude towards citizens and contradicts claims of public service.
Many citizens wrote online that continuing such rhetoric widens the gap between the government and the people.
This is not the first time the tone of local Taliban officials has caused controversy, raising questions about the political discourse of the current rulers.
