Let me make this clear: the Democratic Action Party (DAP) never informed me that 2018 would be the last time I would be fielded as a candidate.
There were no such arrangements and no indication about calls to replace me (or who made these calls) in 2013 or 2018, as suggested by Selangor DAP Chairman, Gobind Singh Deo.
These narratives are an afterthought to mitigate the huge backlash that we are seeing, even before the official candidate list was announced.
I am glad that both Loke and Gobind have recognised the magnanimity in which I have accepted the party’s decision but it’s unfortunate that they are resorting to such responses given the massive public criticism.
And even if the extent of the backlash freaks them out, it’s unbecoming of both Loke and Gobind to hint that they were doing me a favour by allowing me to continue as a lawmaker given that I do not hold positions in the party.
It’s just too painful for me to write this because I am determined to ensure a Pakatan Harapan victory in this general election and would like to see the DAP do well at the polls.
But this is about my integrity and issues need to be clarified. I will not be commenting about my candidacy anymore and I again appeal to the people of Klang to vote in a Pakatan Harapan government.
Let me set the record straight: I entered politics for the sole purpose of advancing the agenda of the people and giving voice to those who can’t speak for themselves. DAP was the platform I chose and it has been the best platform for me to do so, for which I am forever grateful. I was not in politics to build my faction.