PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali and his supporters tonight sought to make a strong statement against his critics as they gathered at the very venue that led to the founding of Parti Keadilan Nasional 20 years ago, the predecessor of PKR.
The gathering tonight came hours after Azmin’s supporters snubbed the last day of the PKR congress which was closed by party president Anwar Ibrahim in Malacca.
Some 1,000 people showed up at the "appreciation dinner" at Renaissance hotel in Kuala Lumpur tonight.
"Tian Chua and I stood in this hall in 1999. PKR Wanita's Zuraida (Kamaruddin) also stood in this hall so did R Sivarasa. Many stood in this hall (at that time).
"But 20 years later, on Dec 7, 2019, I am labelled a traitor," he said in reference to Anwar's tale of treachery, borrowed from Malacca's history, which was used as an apparent subtle swipe at Azmin yesterday.
The folklore had led to a walkout from Azmin's supporters yesterday, who also snubbed the congress today.
Azmin, who received a rockstar welcome, reiterated that PKR belonged to the people.
"PKR was not founded by one man or one family, it was founded by the people," he said.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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