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With MIC’s backing, BN vows to field PPP candidates in upcoming general election, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is committed to fielding candidates from the People’s Progressi...

With MIC’s backing, BN vows to field PPP candidates in upcoming general election, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition has pledged to include candidates from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16), as declared by BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. PPP president Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan reaffirmed his commitment to this partnership alongside other coalition members, including Umno, MCA, and MIC.

Zahid emphasized that the PPP's inclusion in BN is a mutual agreement among all partners. With the backing of MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, the BN leadership is resolute in their plan to field PPP candidates in the general election. The confirmation of PPP's status as a component party within BN was officially announced by the Registrar of Societies on November 25, 2025.

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