Shukri S Defeat In Polls Not A Rejection Of Leadership Says Perlis Pas Leader

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Ridzuan Hashim says Shukri Ramli need not resign as Perlis menteri besar despite his defeat in the Arau divisional elections.Shukri Ramli, the Perlis PAS chief and menteri besar, was defeated in the race for Arau division chief last Saturday. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Shukri Ramli need not resign as Perlis menteri besar despite losing in the Arau PAS division elections last Saturday, says a state party leader
Perlis PAS committee member Ridzuan Hashim attributed the loss to PAS’s political maturity, not a rejection of Shukri’s leadership in the state government.
“Losing in a party election does not mean one must resign,” the Guar Sanji assemblyman told FMT.
“It just means that he no longer holds responsibilities at the party level and can focus fully on leading the state government.”
Ridzuan, the Arau PAS deputy chief, also denied any internal conflict in the division, saying ties among local leaders remained strong and harmonious.
He urged outsiders not to stir up tensions or demand Shukri’s resignation.
“We thank rival parties for their concern about PAS’s internal affairs, but let us handle our own household matters,” he said.
Shukri, the Sanglang assemblyman, lost to incumbent Solahudin Azmi who retained the Arau leadership post with 128 votes against Shukri’s 43.
On Monday, Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar claimed that Shukri’s defeat signalled a loss of confidence in his leadership among PAS grassroots members.
Shukri has faced repeated calls to resign, starting in November 2023 when Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah accused the menteri besar of ignoring Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s nomination for him (Abu Bakar) to become a state executive councillor as part of Perikatan Nasional’s second year in power.
Abu Bakar was later made the exco for tourism, arts, culture, and rural development in a state Cabinet reshuffle.
Resignation rumours resurfaced in August last year, although Shukri dismissed them at the time as “naughty political gossip”. - FMT

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