His enemies in PKR are said to be conspiring against his candidacy in the GE.
GEORGE TOWN: Some activists in his own party are against him, but Penang PKR vice chairman S Raveentharan has the support of at least three community groups in his bid to defend his seat in the coming general election.
The three groups—Medan Nipah Residents Association, Pesara Nipah Management Corporation (PPPN) and Sri Nipah Management Corporation (PPSN)—have jointly written to PKR chief Anwar Ibrahim, urging him to retain Raveentharan for the Batu Uban state seat.
They have submitted copies of the letter to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and Deputy Chief Minister I Mansor Othman. Mansor is chairman of Penang PKR.
Sources in PKR told FMT that some elements in the party were conspiring to get Raveentharan replaced with a former vice chairman of Penang PKR.
A source said the conspirators were mostly stationed in the Bayan Baru area and were led by a prominent state leader.
Referring to them as “saboteurs”, he said they had engaged pro-Pakatan cyber journalists to run down Raveentharan as an underperforming assemblyman.
In their letter, the community groups said Raveentharan was among the best performing PKR assemblymen and expressed their appreciation for his willingness to sacrifice energy, time and money for the good of his constituents.
The secretary for the Medan Nipah association, Chan Soon Aun, told FMT that Raveentharan was known among his constituents for initiating various “people oriented” programmes.
Chan, who said he was speaking for all three community groups, cited the assemblyman’s success in securing funds for flood mitigation projects in Sungai Dua and Minden Heights, his role in getting a RM20,000 multipurpose hall built, and various other achievements, especially in projects benefitting the more needy of his constituents.
Chan also praised Raveentharan as a politician “who is sensitive to religious sentiments in a multiracial society”, citing his objection to the construction of a religious facility on a plot of land formerly occupied by an Indah Water plant.
“While Anwar (Ibrahim) is a source of inspiration, Raveen is a symbol of dedication,” he said.
According to the latest information from the Election Commission, Batu Uban has some 29,000 voters, 5,000 up from 2008, with 59% Chinese, 27% Malays and 14% Indians.
In 2008, Raveentharan defeated incumbent Goh Kheng Sneah of Gerakan by 611 votes. Barisan Nasional is expected to field Goh again for Batu Uban.
Another factor in favour of Raveentharan’s candidacy is his racial background. Without him, PKR would not have an Indian candidate for the Penang state assembly.
GEORGE TOWN: Some activists in his own party are against him, but Penang PKR vice chairman S Raveentharan has the support of at least three community groups in his bid to defend his seat in the coming general election.The three groups—Medan Nipah Residents Association, Pesara Nipah Management Corporation (PPPN) and Sri Nipah Management Corporation (PPSN)—have jointly written to PKR chief Anwar Ibrahim, urging him to retain Raveentharan for the Batu Uban state seat.
They have submitted copies of the letter to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and Deputy Chief Minister I Mansor Othman. Mansor is chairman of Penang PKR.
Sources in PKR told FMT that some elements in the party were conspiring to get Raveentharan replaced with a former vice chairman of Penang PKR.
A source said the conspirators were mostly stationed in the Bayan Baru area and were led by a prominent state leader.
Referring to them as “saboteurs”, he said they had engaged pro-Pakatan cyber journalists to run down Raveentharan as an underperforming assemblyman.
In their letter, the community groups said Raveentharan was among the best performing PKR assemblymen and expressed their appreciation for his willingness to sacrifice energy, time and money for the good of his constituents.
The secretary for the Medan Nipah association, Chan Soon Aun, told FMT that Raveentharan was known among his constituents for initiating various “people oriented” programmes.
Chan, who said he was speaking for all three community groups, cited the assemblyman’s success in securing funds for flood mitigation projects in Sungai Dua and Minden Heights, his role in getting a RM20,000 multipurpose hall built, and various other achievements, especially in projects benefitting the more needy of his constituents.
Chan also praised Raveentharan as a politician “who is sensitive to religious sentiments in a multiracial society”, citing his objection to the construction of a religious facility on a plot of land formerly occupied by an Indah Water plant.
“While Anwar (Ibrahim) is a source of inspiration, Raveen is a symbol of dedication,” he said.
According to the latest information from the Election Commission, Batu Uban has some 29,000 voters, 5,000 up from 2008, with 59% Chinese, 27% Malays and 14% Indians.
In 2008, Raveentharan defeated incumbent Goh Kheng Sneah of Gerakan by 611 votes. Barisan Nasional is expected to field Goh again for Batu Uban.
Another factor in favour of Raveentharan’s candidacy is his racial background. Without him, PKR would not have an Indian candidate for the Penang state assembly.
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how come we never heard of this guy?
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