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BN targets 19 Melaka seats in bid to challenge Perikatan, says Puad
Barisan Nasional is intensifying its challenge against Perikatan Nasional in Melaka, signalling that the rivalry between the two coalitions could extend to the federal level in the next general election, according to former Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi.
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The move to contest Sungai Udang and other constituencies in Melaka demonstrates BN's determination to reclaim ground from Perikatan, Puad said, reflecting deeper political competition that transcends state-level politics.
With BN targeting 19 seats across the state, the coalition is positioning itself to challenge Perikatan's current dominance in Melaka ahead of the 16th general election. The strategy underscores growing tensions between the two major coalitions as they prepare for the next national poll.
Puad's remarks suggest that electoral competition in Melaka has evolved beyond localized contests, with both coalitions viewing the state as strategically significant for their national ambitions. The rivalry in the state could serve as a barometer for broader political dynamics at the federal level.
Both BN and Perikatan have been consolidating their positions in various states in preparation for general election campaigning. Melaka, which has seen shifting political allegiances in recent years, remains a closely watched battleground for understanding voter sentiment ahead of polling day.