PAS Kedah kicked off its Sungai Limau election machinery last night in Bukit Besar, amidst pouring rain and roaring thunder, as though signaling the immanency of a battle in the northern state.

Their supporters stood undeterred, like soldiers, on the muddy ground, wrapped around in raincoats and armed with umbrellas, among Pakatan Rakyat leaders, reading aloud the party's pledge to remain united to defend the seat, even as a sudden blackout struck.