Zahid tells BN, PN to bury past political animosity
MASJID TANAH: Barisan Nasional (BN) wants its election machinery and Perikatan Nasional (PN) to put past political animosity behind them and build a new understanding to secure victory in the Melaka state election on Nov 14.
Barisan Nasional (BN) is urging its election machinery and Perikatan Nasional (PN) to put aside their past political animosity and cooperate for victory in the upcoming Melaka state election on November 14. BN chairman Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasized that this collaboration reflects a new era in Melaka's political landscape, necessitating both parties to set aside historical differences for the sake of a common goal.
Despite previous strained relations, Zahid stressed that both sides must now accept the new reality and function as strategic partners. He noted that although the parties had once been allergic to green and blue, they have since changed their perspectives, forming a new political alliance. At the BN Masjid Tanah parliamentary constituency election machinery launch, Zahid stressed the importance of mutual commitment from both sides to work in a coordinated manner to ensure the political cooperation yields benefits in the election.
Regarding seat allocation, BN has offered its seven uncontestable state seats to its strategic partners, allowing them to negotiate among their component parties on how to distribute these seats. BN will contest 21 state seats in Melaka, with Umno fielding candidates in 18, MCA in two, and MIC in one. The remaining seven seats are allocated to strategic partners, including Pas and other PN component parties.
The Election Commission has set the nomination day for October 31, early voting on November 10, and polling on November 14.
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