LETTER | With the Ayer Kuning by-election just hours away, the notable absence of key Indian leaders from DAP and PKR - including Gobind Singh, M Kulasegaran, R Ramanan, and Saraswathy Kandasami – in the campaign for their Pakatan Harapan ally, BN, is deeply concerning.

The silence from these prominent figures has puzzled local observers, and the reasons for their non-appearance remain unclear.

This situation sadly highlights the enduring influence of race and party affiliation in our political landscape.

One must wonder if the Indian minister and deputy ministers from DAP and PKR are simply unknown to the voters of Perak, especially in Ayer Kuning.

This raises serious doubts about the sincerity of DAP and PKR’s commitment to supporting BN’s candidate, Yusri Bakir.

Could it be that these key Indian leaders within DAP and PKR have failed to establish meaningful connections with the grassroots community, particularly in rural constituencies?

The Ayer Kuning by-election will be contested by Yusri, Abd Muhaimin Malek of Perikatan Nasional, and KS Bawani representing Parti Sosialis Malaysia.

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