No compelling reason for voters to back PH, says DAP rep
After another election 'wake-up call', Rajiv Rishyakaran says PH must do more than lazily repeat its 'we are better than them' mantra.
In a recent turn of events, the opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan (PH) has failed to secure a significant number of seats in the Negeri Sembilan state elections, resulting in a criticism from a DAP representative. The day after the elections, Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran lambasted PH for its inability to articulate a compelling narrative to voters, contrasting this with the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional's emphasis on Malay unity.
Rishyakaran argued that PH lacks a clear, persuasive reason for voters to support it, stating that their only justification is existing in office. The DAP leader emphasized the need for PH to define its purpose and provide voters with tangible, real-world benefits from progressive governance. This includes addressing pressing issues such as public healthcare, wages, retirement gaps, energy transition, and education modernization.
He called for PH to define a 20-year vision for the nation and start implementing its plans immediately. Rishyakaran also urged the coalition to uphold non-negotiables like zero tolerance for corruption and transparency. The Selangor DAP leader concluded by warning that without a defined purpose and tangible results, voters may continue to choose the rival coalition's divisive message.
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