Former PKR vice-president N Surendran has quit PKR, saying that the party has failed to realise its reformation agenda as promised.
The former Padang Serai MP made the announcement through X, formerly known as Twitter, tonight after Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s remarks on party discipline earlier today.
“Fahmi, never mind party discipline. I’ve not been an active party member for a long time anyway.
“I asked about the reforms PKR once promised. No decent answer to that.
“There is no point in being a member of a party that no longer represents change and reform. Take this as my resignation,” he said.
Surendran’s announcement came after Fahmi reminded him to abide by party discipline when voicing an opinion.
Fahmi today acknowledged the criticism levelled against the party, particularly from Surendran, following their silence over the Pardons Board decision to reduce Najib’s prison sentence and fine.
Fahmi said that the party was bound by its principles and discipline.
Surendran had earlier criticised the Pakatan Harapan coalition over its silence on former DAP leader Tony Pua’s sedition investigation.
“Sedition probe on Tony Pua, yet PH/DAP mostly silent – quite shameful.
“How low my old comrades have sunk. Below is Anwar sitting next to me and condemning theSedition Act, when we were in opposition, years ago.
“Promises are easily made – after getting power all (were) forgotten,” he said.