GE15: Ahmad Zahid violated Umno constitution by fielding Padang Besar candidate not chosen by division, claims sacked Zahidi


PETALING JAYA: Fielding a candidate for the Padang Besar seat who was not chosen by the local Umno division goes against the party constitution, claims sacked member Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

The incumbent Padang Besar MP, who was dropped as a candidate and is contesting as an Independent, said he was rebelling against what he alleged to be "an unconstitutional decision".

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