When there's an indisputable basis to get the embattled MB (chief minister) Khalid Ibrahim to relinquish his position, for whatever political reason(s) his (former) party seen fit, with appropriate approach and manner/procedure - he would not be in a position to remain recalcitrant and to stick to his guns.
This has been distinctly demonstrated following the conclusion of PAS' CWC (central working committee) meeting yesterday (Sunday).
A consensus was reached by the three parties of the opposition alliance (PR) with PAS nominating PKR deputy president Azmin Ali as alternative candidate along with Wan Azizah for the post of MB to replace Khalid Ibrahim.
Doesn't matter that Azmin has declined his nomination. It's a separate issue. They (PKR & DAP) should have allowed their ally PAS to "go ahead" with nominating alternative name(s) from the very beginning to avoid unnecessary anxiety in inter-party strains when PKR and DAP had coarsely "pushing" PAS to agree with nominating only Azizah. After-all, it's only additional alternative name(s).
Was there really a need for PKR and DAP to have attacked PAS, it's president Hadi Awang and even it's spiritual leader, Nik Aziz?
Likewise, the continuous attack on Khalid - Disparaging remarks and/or statements aimed to undermine his credibility, integrity and image, the issuance of PKR's dossier (not even reported to relevant authorities) were seen failed to force him to step-down - but it was PAS, PKR and DAP's "one voice" (consensus) which has left Khalid with no alternative but to seek an audience with the Sultan to advise him on the latest developments.
Now, do they need to be abusive nor is there a need to hold demonstration?
The root of the problem is PKR's (supported by the DAP) refusal to bow to PAS & it's supremos' proposal to also nominate alternative name(s) for the Selangor MB post.
With Khalid being an Independent assemblyman/MB - even with the support of minority opposition BN in Selangor State Legislative Assembly - it is almost impossible for him to cling to the post.
Thus, it is true as what many said, it's the PR (PAS, PKR & DAP) themselves that failed to speak in one language, as far as the MB post crisis is concerned.
Little did PKR and DAP realized that their humiliating attacks on Khalid would also have an adverse effect on the party and coalition, but worst - their attacks on PAS particularly it's president Hadi Awang and it's spiritual advisor Nik Aziz.
Never mind Khalid - he's no longer a party man but the above PAS supremos are still serving the party. Thus, their "annoyance" (for the attacks) though could be hidden for now, could still run deep as people have feelings.
As I have also said, do we need to beat our own son to death just to drive home our point?
The people of Selangor are undisputedly not amused with every bit of this episode (MB crisis) which has dragged the state into dicey and awkward position.
It's indeed a huge relief for us (Selangorians) that a consensus was eventually reached by all parties in PR and now it's the palace's (Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah) turn to make the call - which many believed the final "hurdle" for Anwar to get his wife Azizah elevated to the post of MB replacing embattled Khalid and also continuation of the Kajang Plan.
This is the Selangor Ruler which also means the State Royal Institution that PR would be dealing with. Some amount of sensitivity must be well observed as the Sultan is not a political figure, unlike his incumbent MB Khalid.
Inappropriate approach with the palace could invite another set of problem which has the potential to prolong the transition process and would also lead to the unexpected/unforeseen.
PKR & DAP - in particular, and even PAS should not conveniently blaming others for their own differences and they must not "take flight" from their responsibilities and must position people's interest above their party(ies) and leaders' interest.
It is common knowledge that Selangor is most developed and richest state of the land, thus events in Selangor could have the potential to affect the nation as a whole.
I'm not sure how would the change of MB would have it's effect on the water agreement. At it's initial stage now, the Langat 2 mammoth project is becoming uncertain especially when there are several more phases to completion. Khalid has given his co-operation by issuing development orders for the said project. The same goes to Kidex and any other project(s) under Khalid's administration.
PKR and Anwar in particular, now seen have won the first round of bringing the Kajang Move to Shah Alam. Even should the Sultan refuses Azizah's nomination - it's not a big deal as PKR's deputy president Azmin Ali who is believed to be a part of Kajang Plan would just come handy.
It made me computing when someone shared the following theory -
That the nomination of Azizah was made to diffuse PKR's "polite" way to oust Khalid from office. They claim Khalid would not give way for Azmin to replace him for obvious reasons. That PKR and Anwar knew that the palace is not fond to have his wife runs the state thus, when Azizah's nomination is refused by the Sultan, it would still Azmin who would take up the post. They also claimed that Khalid has "smelled what the Rock is cooking" which lead to his reluctance of giving up his position.
Now that the stage for embattled Khalid is set to seek an audience with Selangor Ruler and subsequently - gracefully tender his resignation, is there any need to further humiliate him?
Is there a need to continuously exert pressure for him to tender his resignation now especially when the Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin has ordered him not to make any decision or announcement with regard to his position until the Ruler returned on Aug 27?
There are several PR leaders who said people of Selangor want to continue with their lives without having to go through a snap polls, but at the same time, the same leaders continue with their provocations.
Are they forgetting that under the Sultan's order, Khalid is still the MB? Are they forgetting too of the Sultan's role? If the Sultan decides there be a snap election in Selangor - be it.
The Selangor people would be more than "happy" to carry out their duty, and at the same time too - we would know if PR still enjoy the same support they have received in 13th general election. If they said people of Selangor are tired to go through a snap polls, they must first realize the fact that they have exhausted the people of Kajang in the recent Kajang by-election.
More often than not - we would want people to do the honorable things in the guise of protecting their reputation/prestige/distinction and dignity, but little do we realize that - more often than not - we have trouble doing the same.
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