Campaigns that belittle leadership, threaten the party cannot be tolerated- Fadhlina
BUKIT MERTAJAM: PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek said any form of campaigning that belittles the party's leadership, disregards official decisions, or threatens the party should not be tolerated in the run-up to the party elections.
She said party members have been reminded from the start that the contest to elect the national leadership for the 2025–2028 term must be conducted in a spirit of unity, grounded in party discipline.
"That's why I take full responsibility in ensuring that campaigns which seek to undermine leadership, belittle decisions made through syura (consultative meetings), or involve threats against the party, must not be allowed to take place.
"I believe we must stand firm on this matter, we have been reminded from the beginning that this is a family contest and we must stay true to that agenda.
"Therefore, we must be firm when it comes to meeting discipline, the decisions that have already been made and what has been agreed upon," she said during the Temu Rapat Akar Umbi programme for the northern zone with Nurul Izzah Anwar last night.
Fadhlina said the party was built on collective strength and no one has ever been sidelined throughout the party's history.
"Everyone has a role, some are currently fulfilling that role, others will continue it. But each member has their place and no one has ever been marginalised at any point in Keadilan's (PKR) history," she said.
Fadhlina, who is the Nibong Tebal member of Parliament, said that candidates running in the party election should focus their campaigns on the service and value they aim to offer and not on attacking others.
She added that a leader like Nurul Izzah, who possesses deep passion for the party, strong sensitivity to societal needs and a solid understanding of policy and the party's core principles, is essential in strengthening unity within the party.
"We must ensure that this party truly reflects our aspirations by ensuring it is led by individuals who are sincere and genuinely committed to bringing the party to where it rightfully belongs.
"Leadership cannot be driven by ego, nor should it involve belittling others. Leading means listening to the grassroots, because they are the pulse of Keadilan," she said.
Fadhlina is set to be challenged by Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail for the position of PKR Wanita chief, while Nurul Izzah will face off against Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in a highly anticipated contest for the deputy president post.
The PKR National Congress, including the Youth and Wanita's Congress, is scheduled to take place from May 21 to 24 in Johor Baru, with voting day set for May 23.
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