Perlis MB accepts Arau Pas loss as chance for reflection
Shukri, who is also Perlis Pas Commissioner, said he hoped the newly elected Arau Pas leadership would continue to strengthen the party's ranks and help fortify the Perikatan Nasional state government in Perlis.
"Personally, I would like to express my gratitude to all delegates and members who attended. Their presence and speeches served as a reminder to me.
"This is indeed a moment for introspection, to balance my responsibilities as head of government and as a member of a party we built together.
"I truly hope the new Arau Pas leadership will continue to solidify our ranks and help reinforce the Perikatan Nasional state government, especially with the 16th General Election (GE16) drawing near," he said in a Facebook post today.
Shukri expressed confidence that Arau Pas would remain strong, citing the presence of Arau Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim as an influential figure in steering the movement forward.
"I believe Arau will remain formidable with its solid leadership line-up, further strengthened by our prominent figure, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, who is tireless in pushing this struggle forward.
"My highest congratulations to the entire Arau Pas leadership for successfully organising the 51st Annual General Meeting with full spirit and discipline," he said.
In an unexpected outcome during yesterday's election, Shukri, failed in his attempt to unseat the incumbent Arau Pas chief Solahudin Azmi.
Shukri garnered only 43 votes, trailing far behind Solahudin who secured 128 votes.
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