Bersatu here to stay, says Azmin
Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali rejected calls for the party to dissolve and its members to rejoin Umno, asserting Bersatu's commitment to its principles and its intention to contest future elections as an opposition alternative. This comes amidst internal party crises and a split with PAS within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
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This article highlights ongoing political fragmentation and power struggles within Malaysian politics, impacting the stability of coalitions and the future political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.
Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali stressed that the party remains committed to its founding principles and ideals.
KUALA PILAH: Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali has dismissed calls to dissolve the party and for its members to rejoin Umno, insisting that Bersatu remains a dignified party with a strong track record.
Speaking to FMT after campaigning for the Negeri Sembilan election in Juasseh yesterday, Azmin said Bersatu would remain active and contest every election to offer Malaysians an alternative.
He also stressed that the party remained committed to its founding principles and ideals.
"Bersatu is a registered and dignified party with an outstanding track record.
"It is the only political party brave enough to go solo as the opposition, while others have chosen to cooperate with certain groups," he said, referring to the cooperation between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Negeri Sembilan polls.
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