Kuala Lumpur: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says the opposition has every right to formulate plans to topple the current government, adding that no one can stop it from doing so.
Hadi told reporters in Parliament here that the opposition was working on retaking Putrajaya “not only through elections but also in Parliament”, adding that this is commonplace in a democratic country.
“This is normal in politics. Votes of no confidence, statutory declarations and even defections from among the government’s supporters. These are all normal processes.
“We can already see signs of discontent among the component (parties) making up this government,” he said.
Asked to comment on certain Bersatu leaders saying they would prefer to remain in the opposition, Hadi said their stand could change quickly due to the dynamic nature of politics.
Dismissing the notion that attempts to topple the government would go against the King’s wish for political stability in the country, Hadi said the King cannot prevent changes in a democratic nation.
“The King is subject to the Federal Constitution, (and) our constitution still upholds democracy,” the Marang MP said.
Last week, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chided Hadi for predicting that the unity government would collapse before the end of its term, saying it was the PAS leader’s “right to plan and dream”.
Hadi had reportedly said Anwar’s administration would collapse “soon”, telling government parties not to blame Perikatan Nasional for this.
On a separate matter, Hadi said he was not worried about opposition leaders being charged in court as they remain innocent until proven guilty.
He said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was appointed deputy prime minister despite facing graft charges.
