Anwar appeals for clean campaign

By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
April 03, 2013

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes for an ethical campaign amid escalating political violence in the run up to Election 2013. — Picture by Saw Siow FengPETALING JAYA, April 3 – Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s vow to ensure a peaceful transition of power but appealed for an ethical campaign amid escalating political violence in the run up to Election 2013.
The opposition leader also made a fresh invitation to the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman for a debate so both sides of the political spectrum may engage in a mature election driven by a fair contest of ideas.
“We welcome the statement made by Datuk Seri Najib Razak where he promised to ensure a smooth transition of power should Pakatan Rakyat (PR) win the 13th general elections,” Anwar told reporters in a packed press briefing held at PKR’s headquarters here.
In his televised address to announce Parliament’s dissolution this morning, Najib promised that there will be a peaceful transition of power should there be a change in the federal government after the 13th national polls.
“As an introduction to the 13th general polls, PR reiterates its invitation to Datuk Seri Najib Razak to defend BN’s record to us and we will table the brilliance of PR policies in a debate, so the people can make a fair and an informed decision,” the PKR de facto leader said.

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