Nasarudin: No plans to vacate seat, Bota folk support my switch to PKR

The Bota assemblyman, who sprung the surprise switch on Sunday, does not plan to resign his seat, given that his move is supported by the constituents there

By SK English Team

Bota assemblyman Nasarudin Hashim, who stirred up a storm when he resigned from Umno to join KeADILan, said today that his constituents supported his decision to switch allegiance.

“Many of them agree with my decision. I will go down to Bota to give them an explanation,” he told reporters.

Nasarudin was paying a courtesy call on Perak Mentri Besar Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin.

Nizar confirmed the state government was planning to host a function at the Bota stadium soon to allow the constituents there to meet and seek clarification from Pakatan Rakyat leaders.

“Nasarudin does not need to resign because the regulations do not require it. He will just remain as the Bota assemblyman,” said Nizar. “If he resigns, he faces the risk of not being able to contest for the next five years.”

No inducements

There have been calls from Umno leaders for Nasarudin to surrender his state seat.

Both Nizar and Nasarudin also reiterated that the latter was not promised any positions in the Perak state government as inducement to change party.

“No, there was no such offer,” said Nasarudin.

According to Nizar, who is also Perak PAS secretary, Nasarudin’s decision was made based on his desire to work with the Paktatan state government.

“Anyway, if a person makes a decision to defect, he should not be disturbed or pressured by anyone. His decision should be respected,” Nizar said.

Sumber : Suara Keadilan