PETALING JAYA: Muda will contest on its own in all the six coming state elections, says party president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
“After discussions and debates, Muda has made a clear stand and based on the consensus of the party, Muda will participate in the six state polls and contest on its own,” said Syed Saddiq in a press conference on Monday (June 26).
He also appeared unfazed over the possibility of splitting votes among Pakatan Harapan supporters.
“Some say Muda will split votes. I say enough. The politics of fear-mongering should end,” said Syed Saddiq.
Syed Saddiq also said Muda’s decision to contest on its own in the six state polls was not due to failed seat talks with Pakatan Harapan.
“Because such negotiations do not exist. That is why Muda decided to bring a new form of politics,” said Syed Saddiq.
“We want to be the voice of conscience of the people and we hope the people will deliver a wake up call to those who are in power - don’t take their votes lightly and don’t think this is a safe deposit,” he added.
Syed Saddiq also said Muda is ready to face the consequences for clashing against Pakatan and Barisan Nasional in the state polls.
“Because what matters is that we are fighting for the people. The priority is to service the people and be the voice of the people,” said Syed Saddiq.
Syed Saddiq also said the allocated seats within Muda and the party’s election strategy will be announced from time to time.
Meanwhile, the Muar MP said Muda’s campaign will be mostly held online, a move which he described as unconventional.
“We want to try this new form of campaigning. Otherwise, we will be largely reliant on a big donor base.
“We want to run the campaign the leanest way possible with the most impact,” said Syed Saddiq.
Syed Saddiq, however, said a very minor amount of ground campaigning will be held in order to reach out to minorities.
Previously, Muda applied to join Pakatan in September last year. However, it did not receive a response.
Muda information chief Luqman Long also recently accused Pakatan of misleading Selangor voters after state PKR chief Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari claimed that seat talks were ongoing with the fledgling party.
