BN strategy for Melaka polls must reflect grassroots wishes, component party leaders said
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Barisan Nasional component party leaders said the coalition must make decisions that closely reflect the wishes of its grassroots in determining its strategy for the Melaka election.
Two leaders from Barisan Nasional component parties have emphasized that the coalition's strategy for the Melaka election must reflect the wishes of the grassroots to ensure the Barisan Nasional (BN) continues to lead the state. MIC president Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran stated that while the ideal approach would involve good negotiations with all parties, this may not be feasible at the moment.
In such a scenario, the coalition must take the path closest to grassroots wishes to maintain its leadership. This comes in response to Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani's suggestion that the BN could have an advantage if it contested the election alone, retaining its status quo in 21 seats without an alliance. Vigneswaran mentioned that the supreme council of the coalition would soon meet to discuss the proposals, allowing all component parties to express their views before deciding on the best course of action.
The MIC has proposed contesting one state seat in Melaka, the same seat it defended in 2021, where its candidate won by a significant margin. However, the party is open to requesting additional seats, but only if it is reasonable. Vigneswaran also clarified that the position of MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan remains unchanged despite recent court charges.
MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon reiterated that while all proposals could be considered, MCA would not contest the election alongside DAP, as per the decision made during last year's MCA General Assembly.
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