07-27-2023, 04:31 PM
DAP shake-up: Not rejuvenation but political purge
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I FULLY understand that the candidate renewal process in DAP or any other party for that matter is something normal.
The DAP party leadership must engage in this process through consultation and discussion.
The national leadership cannot override the feelings and sentiments of the state leadership and that of the grassroot members.
DAP, as the name suggests, is a party that holds to the principles of democracy and fair play and therefore, it goes with saying that meritocracy is the key consideration in the selection process.
The recent DAP selection process for candidates chosen to stand in the Penang state election on Aug 12 leaves much to be desired for.
The state committee provided a list of candidates, but the actual outcome seems to be something else.
A few weeks before the announcement of the candidates, a list termed as “fake” was circulated about the state line-up.
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The DAP party leadership must engage in this process through consultation and discussion.
The national leadership cannot override the feelings and sentiments of the state leadership and that of the grassroot members.
DAP, as the name suggests, is a party that holds to the principles of democracy and fair play and therefore, it goes with saying that meritocracy is the key consideration in the selection process.
The recent DAP selection process for candidates chosen to stand in the Penang state election on Aug 12 leaves much to be desired for.
The state committee provided a list of candidates, but the actual outcome seems to be something else.
A few weeks before the announcement of the candidates, a list termed as “fake” was circulated about the state line-up.
- More -