PUTRAJAYA – It would be “numerically” difficult for the federal government to fall after the state elections as claimed by certain quarters, Rafizi Ramli said today.
“Logically how can that happen after the state elections? A vote of no confidence is not going to take place, you cannot switch parties (any longer), and if the largest bloc exits the unity government, the government stays, and it is numerically difficult,” Rafizi, who is economy minister, told the media after an engagement session between his ministry and the Federal Territories Department here today.
Razifi, who is also PKR deputy president, was responding to his PAS counterpart Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man’s statement that the state elections this time will be unique and could cause a rift in the government if Perikatan Nasional is able to emerge victorious in five of the six states involved.
Six states – Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negri Sembilan, Penang, and Selangor – will be facing elections this year.
On the progress of seat allocation negotiations between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional for the polls, Rafizi said talks were almost done with 98% of seats finalised.
“There are a few overlapping claims which will be resolved later,” he said. – Bernama, June 20, 2023
