Based on TOLOnews' investigations, security remains the biggest challenge facing the elections in eastern parts of Afghanistan, with Laghman and Kunar provinces the most threatened.
Residents of Laghman know very little about the upcoming elections, which are expected to be pivotal in determining the future of the country. According to officials, the Taliban have extensive presence and influence in Alishing, one of Laghman's most insecure districts.
"Considering the current situation, the election will most likely not happen in half of Laghman province. The Taliban have warned people not to take part in the election," Deputy of Laghman Provincial Council Gulzar Sangarwal told TOLOnews.
"The Taliban killed my brother. They will kill us all if we participate in the election," Allishing resident Ahmad said.
Two nights ago, insurgents targeted a police check-post in Kotal-e-Alishing area of Alishing district.
"The Taliban are widely present here. They are trying to prevent the election but we will not let them," a local police officer named Ajmal said.
Similarly, at least 272 insurgents groups, with more than 4,700 armed men, are suspected of occupying areas of neighboring Kunar province.
Kunar's Police Chief Abdul Habib Sayedkhel said that these insurgents are backed by Pakistani military intelligence.
"There are 272 insurgents groups linked to various parties including Taliban, Al Qaida, Haqqani, Hezb-e-Islami, Jaish al-Muslimeen, Arabs and many more," Sayedkhel told TOLOnews.
In Watapur district, TOLOnews reporters witnessed a fire fight between Taliban militants and security forces. Residents claim Arab insurgents are active in the district.
"The election has to happen. But people do not know much about it because of the threats from the Taliban," a Watapur resident named Qari Ismail said.
Even in the capital of Kunar province, people are not well informed about the elections, which are less than two months away. "I know nothing about election," a resident of the provincial capital named Joma Khan said.
Nangarhar's residents also suffer from insecurity along with other problems such as poverty.
"We will do whatever our village leader (Malek) says," a resident of Shiwa district named Parwiz said.