10-14-2022, 10:38 AM
“Concurrent elections or not must be based on the unity of Pakatan coalition”
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THE Penang DAP prefers to have simultaneous parliamentary and state elections.
However, with the assistance of the national leadership they need to convince the other Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties, Amanah and PKR that this is the best option under the present political circumstances.
There is a possibility that Pakatan Harapan states like Selangor and Negri Sembilan might opt for a separate state election.
Penang DAP has convincing reasons why it is better to go for concurrent elections.
First, voters need not come twice to the state if concurrent elections are held.
Second, there is a feeling among the grassroots that concurrent elections are the best way to defeat the Barisan Nasional (BN), especially when its strength is at its lowest.
If separate elections are held, the BN by winning the parliamentary seats might be in a position to dent the strength of the Opposition at a later point when state elections are held.
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However, with the assistance of the national leadership they need to convince the other Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties, Amanah and PKR that this is the best option under the present political circumstances.
There is a possibility that Pakatan Harapan states like Selangor and Negri Sembilan might opt for a separate state election.
Penang DAP has convincing reasons why it is better to go for concurrent elections.
First, voters need not come twice to the state if concurrent elections are held.
Second, there is a feeling among the grassroots that concurrent elections are the best way to defeat the Barisan Nasional (BN), especially when its strength is at its lowest.
If separate elections are held, the BN by winning the parliamentary seats might be in a position to dent the strength of the Opposition at a later point when state elections are held.
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