EC chief may have lied on indelible ink, says Tian Chua

Election Commission chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof's statement that the indelible ink the EC used in GE13 did not last long because it could have deteriorated when kept in police stations has been challenged.

PKR vice-president Tian Chua said there have been reports nationwide that the indelible ink could be washed off easily and PKR therefore wonders what type of material the EC used for the indelible ink.

"If silver nitrate-based materials were used, it would not happen this way, for unlike alcohol or dye-based materials, it will last longer. If silver nitrate-based ink is used, you need not even shake the bottle," Tian Chua said.

"The ineffectiveness of the indelible ink has raised doubts on the possibility of double voting. The reason given by Aziz is not logical," he said.

There was no public demonstration of the procedure. The people also did not know whether proper indelible ink was used and the EC should therefore explain the matter, Tian Chua added.

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