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PAS leadership lacks sincerity on Terengganu polls, says Puad
A senior politician has accused the Islamic party of inconsistency over its stated reasons for avoiding an early state election in Terengganu, pointing to the party leadership's previous support for an early general election.
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Puad Zarkashi has questioned the sincerity of PAS leadership regarding their position on holding an early state election in Terengganu, citing what he describes as contradictory stances taken by the party's top officials.
The politician highlighted an apparent inconsistency in the party's reasoning, noting that PAS leadership had previously backed the acceleration of the 2022 general election. This earlier support for bringing forward national polls contrasts sharply with the party's current reluctance to hold an early state election in Terengganu, he argued.
Puad's remarks point to broader tensions within PAS over electoral timing and strategy. The party's stated concerns about the costs of holding a snap election in Terengganu appear contradictory when weighed against its past advocacy for accelerating the general election timeline, he suggested.
The criticism underscores ongoing political debates within Malaysia's ruling coalition regarding the timing and necessity of electoral contests at both state and federal levels, particularly as several state administrations face questions about their political stability and longevity.