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Anwar casts doubt on Azmin's claim of PKR readmission invitation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has questioned whether former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali was formally invited to rejoin the party, casting doubt on recent claims made by the politician.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has raised questions about the validity of former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali's assertion that he received an invitation to return to the party.
Anwar's remarks appear to directly challenge Azmin's recent public statements regarding his proposed readmission to PKR, from which he had been sacked in 2020. The prime minister's questioning of the invitation's existence suggests internal disagreement within PKR leadership over how Azmin's potential return should be handled.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions within the People's Justice Party as it navigates internal party politics and the status of previously expelled members. Azmin's departure from PKR had been a significant moment for the party, and any potential reconciliation would require careful consideration from party leadership.
The matter underscores the complex dynamics within PKR as the party manages its internal structures and considers applications for readmission from former members. Anwar's public skepticism suggests that any formal invitation process may require clearer procedures and alignment among senior party figures.