‘Indian seats’ in Penang safe for DAP despite shift in voting trend
Political analyst M Periasamy says the party's recent losses were partly due to the consolidation of Malay votes under BN-Perikatan Nasional.
The Penang seats of Bagan Dalam and Perai are expected to remain DAP-controlled, despite recent electoral shifts in Malaysia, according to political analyst M Periasamy. Despite the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRSM) gaining ground in regions traditionally held by DAP, Periasamy argues these seats will stay with the opposition party.
Bagan Dalam has 26.5% Indian voters, while Perai boasts 35.7% Indian support. Both areas have historically been regarded as "Indian seats" for any ruling party in Penang. Periasamy attributes the BN's gains in Johor and Negeri Sembilan to the consolidation of Malay votes under BN and Perikatan Nasional. He also notes the Indian community's dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's handling of various issues, including unresolved land disputes, education quotas, and the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra).
While Periasamy suggests that support for DAP and the PH coalition remains strong among the Indian community in Penang, he emphasizes that tangible improvements are needed to address ongoing concerns.
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