'Political gangrene' in Harapan will soon spell its death, claims Zahid

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today likened alleged internal fighting within Pakatan Harapan to a "political gangrene" that will eventually break apart the ruling coalition.

In his speech to launch MIC's 73rd General Assembly at PWTC today, Zahid, as BN chairperson, also claimed that Harapan is struggling to maintain its relevance among the people.

"Day by day we are served with Harapan's political drama, as they attempt to create an image in people's minds that they are relevant with current needs.

"The reality and truth is, however, far from what has been said," said Zahid.

"Each of them (Harapan parties) has their own strategies to dominate over each other.

"This situation is a new phenomenon in Harapan's existence, that is a political gangrene," he further claimed.

Addressing MIC's central delegates, Zahid, who cited a purported conspiracy against Prime Minister and Harapan chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said the alleged rot within Harapan will soon lead to its death.

"In actual fact, Tun Mahathir is alone in Harapan today as PKR under Anwar Ibrahim and Lim Kit Siang for DAP are actively strategising against his leadership.

"It is, therefore, possible that Harapan will soon see its end because that's the consequence (of the alleged plot)," claimed the Bagan Datoh MP.

In his speech, Zahid also urged MIC members to convince Indian voters of their party's commitment to BN's common goal of bringing prosperity for the people.

Among BN leaders present were BN secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, MCA president Wee Ka Siong and former MIC president S Samy Vellu and Dewan Negara Deputy Speaker Abdul Halim Abd Samad.

Also seen were leaders from PAS, Umno's new ally - PAS vice-president Dr Zawawi Salleh, PAS women's wing chief Nuridah Mohd Saleh and PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan.

MIC leaders during the party's convention in July had moved to convince members that they will not be left behind as Umno moves to formalise its cooperation with PAS.

MIC president S Vigneswaran at the time also reassured his members there was no truth in the "radical" image attached to PAS by its critics. - Mkini