Tsunami was a word where many were not aware of its
existence till it hit Penang and other part of countries. Well as for ‘DEMO’,
what does it mean and in what way its being carried out? One can now learn and
defined it since there are many Demo’s being
practically conducted around the Nation.
Those who are working on the ground by meeting up with
people in solving issues in daily lives are totally against all these demo’s.
Why do we need to cordoned such activities? To show frustration in front of
Datuk Ambiga’s house is something un-called for. Selling Burgers, Butt
Exercise, Night Market and many more being held at Datuk Ambiga’s house. As grass
root worker, how are we going to face the public? These are the first questions
that are being shot at us on why all these demo taking place. Do the leadership
think it is an easy task explaining at the ground level? We are not talking on
who are behind these groups, but why none of the country top leaders or highest
authorities is issuing statement to condemn this entire act? Such a move will
put a stop to this. All these activities at Datuk Ambiga’s house should stop
before BN looses more votes.
Well, that is on a National level. Lets get back to our
local level of Perai & Batu Kawan. With GE13 around the corner, the hot
topic is on who will the candidate be. Beware that nowadays Demo’s in the name
of support is also being carried out. Recently, NGO’s with the support of an individual from a political party had carried out an event
to support the Prime Minister. Around 150-200 had attended the meeting. Those
who are grass root workers are fully aware on the ‘Hidden Agenda’ by them. Reffering to
the 21st Mei 2012 Nanban news, It is clearly stated on the
initiative of the gathering. As a grass root worker, I have full rights to comment
on that move.
First. Was that move to have gathering to support PM have
benefited BN in real? A resounding NO. The people are now confused on the
activity that had taken place on that particular day. The Batu Kawan BN
Chairman, UMNO Chairman, MCA Chairma, MIC Chairman other BN & component party leaders at
Batu Kawan Division level was not present. None of them. Why a BN activity
being organized by NGO’s was not attended by top gun’s at the Division level.
In the eye of the public this is a black mark and can jeopardize BN’s
reputation.
Second. The act in
return is effecting all 3 DUN’s ( Perai, Bukit Tengah & Bukit Tambun ) and
Batu Kawan Parliament seat. It has allowed a question mark to be placed if BN
has two fictions in Batu Kawan. Event in support for PM but without the
attendance of any top BN leaders of division level had defiantly raised the
eyebrow of the public.
Third. Can another group conduct a gathering in support of
other individual, other race or on other agenda? This could take place. There
are possibilities that anyone could conduct a event for a ‘counter’ reason. Can
we stop them than? It will bring more damage to BN and cost more votes.
As leaders we need to move wisely. GE13 is the ‘Mother’ of
all election. BN need the support of every parties. As for Batu Kawan, the question
is whether Gerakan will place an Indian Candidate for the seat.? In 2008 prior
to election, Koh Tsu Koon remark on not to field an Indian candidate was one of
the factor BN lost the Indian votes. In 2008 also I had already raised this up
through the media that Indian should be given an opportunity and Mohan as a senior
member should be given a chance ( Click for Malaysiakini Letter ). We did see changes. No reason to organize demo / events in the name of supporting PM. The final decision on candidacy lies on the hand of PM. Till than may the local level leaders do not commit on
activities that will jeopardize BN’s vote and reputation.
