Gerakan has challenged Lim Kit Siang and DAP to quit Pakatan Rakyat if they fail to stop PAS from tabling its Hudud Bill.

Party deputy president Cheah Soon Hai also criticised the DAP veteran for attempting to divert public attention from the upcoming special Kelantan state assembly meeting on Dec 29 to facilitate hudud implementation in the state.

 

He was disappointed that Lim and DAP continuously resorted to "irresponsible politicking and rhetoric" targeting BN's component parties even at this critical juncture where the sanctity of the Federal Constitution faces an unprecedented challenge.

In contrast, Cheah said Gerakan has been firm and consistent with its stand that hudud is unconstitutional.

 

"It is hugely unfortunate that Lim has forgotten that DAP, as the political ally of PAS within Pakatan, has the immediate responsibility to stop PAS from pursuing its faulty agenda.

"I challenge Lim and DAP to quit Pakatan if PAS does not withdraw the Hudud Bill in a week’s time.

"I strongly believe that if Lim and DAP fail or have no courage to stop PAS from tabling the Bill, they have no right to challenge others," he added in a statement.

 

Cheah said that Lim and DAP have failed to gauge the seriousness of the situation.

What is even more saddening, he added, was that they have shown intent to leverage on the situation for their political gains.

"For far too long, Lim and DAP have offered no more than just mild and superficial challenge against PAS' insistence on hudud.

"How can DAP allow PAS to continue its pursuit on hudud for so long leading up to the crisis?

"Let us not forget that hudud was proposed by PAS, Lim and DAP undoubtedly have the immediate responsibility to save the situation," he added.