BN ready to return mandate to people if DAP breaches Unity Government terms - Asyraf Wajdi
Asyraf said the possibility of holding another election was also becoming increasingly relevant, considering the average duration between previous general elections.
BUKIT KATIL – Barisan Nasional (BN) is prepared to return its mandate to the people if DAP continues to violate the terms and principles agreed upon under the formation of the Unity Government, Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said.
He said DAP must uphold two key agreements, namely the agreement between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) and the agreement governing the formation of the Malaysian Unity Government.
Both agreements, he said, contain several fundamental principles, including loyalty to the Royal institution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Islam and the special privileges of the Malays.
"If they have begun to feel that they can no longer abide by these conditions, then the agreement will automatically become null and void.
"Once it is null and void, we will, in a gentlemanly manner, return the mandate to the people. Do not burden the people with continuous polemics that cause government instability and negatively affect investors' perceptions," he said.
He was speaking to reporters at the BN-Perikatan Nasional (PN) Melaka state election Grand Finale rally at Dewan Muallim Abdul Wahid, Bukit Katil, on Nov 12.
Asyraf said the possibility of holding another election was also becoming increasingly relevant, considering the average duration between previous general elections.
He pointed out that four years had passed since the 15th General Election (GE15), adding that an election could be one of the options to resolve the ongoing political crisis.
"Looking at the period from before independence until now, the average duration between elections is four years and one month or four years and two months. Although the election term is five years, we have never reached the end of that period.
"The president has always said that we do not want to bring down the government through a backdoor manoeuvre. There will be no change of Prime Minister.
"What we want is to return the mandate to the people because we can see that they have violated the red lines we had established," he said.
On the broader issue of political and racial unity, Asyraf said efforts to unite the Malays as the country's majority community should not come at the expense of other ethnic groups.
He said Malay unity could instead serve as a foundation for political stability and harmony in Malaysia's multiracial society.
He also stressed that cooperation between Umno and Pas, as well as between BN and PN, should not be viewed as a threat to other communities.
"Malaysia is founded on the principle that this homeland belongs to everyone, the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kadazan, Dusun, Sabahans and Sarawakians.
"Therefore, there should be no question that if the core community is united, other races will be oppressed. That will never happen," he said.
The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.
Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10. The 14-day campaigning period will end today at 11.59pm.
A total of 79 candidates are contesting all 28 state constituencies, with a coalition requiring at least 15 seats to secure a simple majority and form the state government.
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