While Bersih co-chairperson S Ambiga refused to comment on Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahmans move to join Perkasa beyond saying that it evidences his mindset, she however zoomed in on the former EC chiefs statements with regard to the delineation exercise by the Election Commission when he was in charge. Abdul Rashid claimed that he joined Perkasa to ensure that the Malays remained as political masters, adding that as a former EC chairman, he knew how to keep the Malays in power. He revealed that the three re-delineation exercises of electoral borders, which were done during his time with the EC, had ensured Malays remained in power. Disputing this argument, Ambiga said the question of Malay power did not arise because they formed the majority. In any event, some of the delineation that have taken place were to PAS disadvantage. So I dont accept what he says. Perhaps, it would make more sense to say that the delineation benefitted the ruling party. This is what we have always claimed - and he has confirmed it, she told Malaysiakini. In other words, Ambiga said Abdul Rashid had used different criteria for the delineation other than what was provided by the Federal Constitution. The Bersih leader stressed that the concern now was whether the present EC was doing the same with regard to its current delineation exercise. The present commission must own up or disagree with it (Abdul Rashids statement). Silence is not an option. I am asking the present EC to come clean on how they are going about it, she said.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:24:16 +0000