HIKAM Calls On People To Defend Democracy, Support Development Agenda
In a statement today, the HIKAM secretariat said it takes seriously the latest political developments, which indicate attempts by certain quarters to topple the government through means other than legitimate elections.
'Efforts to destabilise the political landscape will only trigger a crisis of confidence, undermine the economy, and increase the people's suffering.
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