DAP MP counters ex-CJ: Karpal's legacy lives on in many politicians
Citing DAP chairperson Karpal Singh, whom he hailed as the 'fiercest defender of the Federal Constitution until his last breath', the Jelutong MP said there are many other politicians who embody the same commitment.
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