Why I think Pakatan can win in Bagan Pinang

BN's choice, or rather the lack of, of Isa as candidate is good news for Pakatan. You cannot fool the people that someone considered guilty of money politics by the party is clean. He is lucky he was not charged in the court. He can probably buy votes but the voters are unlike before. They can still have the money but vote for the party of their choice.

The Election Commission has to be more transparent because there are now more and more people watching their every move.

I believe those in the army (postal votes) would vote for the opposition if given the chance to vote without supervision.

The recent cow-head incident which required the banning of two video clips in Malaysiakini and the banning of the matter when campaigning showed the extent of the harm it had caused and the fear of backlash from the public in general, the Hindus in particular. Damage control and sweet talking with new political leaders cannot undo what had been done. Only the leaders would benefit from PM's deals while the majority would still resent and vote against them.

The increasing use and effectiveness of the internet in campaigning. There is already one website http://baganutama.blogspot.com/ set up by Pakatan supporters specially for this by-election, besides Zorro unmasked and his Special Bunch with their increasing experience and expertise.

NST Online:

PORT DICKSON: Anyone bringing up the Shah Alam cow's head incident during the Bagan Pinang election campaign will be detained immediately and could face charges of inciting racial tensions.

The warning was made by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk T. Murugiah, who said that it applied to Barisan Nasional and the opposition.

"We will assign officers to keep tabs on all ceramah and other activities during the campaign and they will alert the police immediately if the issue is raised."

Murugiah is the deputy minister in charge of the National Unity and Integration Department.

"We want a clean and fair campaign and to ensure no racial or religious issues are raised to incite the people."

The BN is now on the defensive, after having lost 7 out of 8 by-elections. The only one, in Sarawak was not without controversies because of the lack of accessibility which transparency. The more anxious they are, the more it shows they are insecure. If they lose this election, they are unlikely to win the next general elections.

It is getting more and more ludicrous with the way our ministers are talking at us. Moorugiah appears not offended at all by the incident, and I believe using an Indian to make this statement would serve its purpose better than say, Hishamoodin, the one who added salt to injury.
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