PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has rubbished claims that he endorsed Tian Chua to contest as an independent candidate in Batu.

Rafizi, in a press conference at the party’s headquarters today, was asked to explain his justification in supporting the former two-term Batu MP contesting the parliamentary seat.

“I have never said that. You are putting words in my mouth,” said Rafizi, when asked by a reporter.

He said he told the press that it was Tian Chua’s democratic right to contest as an independent.

“I was asked this right after nomination day and I said to the press that it was his democratic right to contest in the election.

“The video is on Facebook, it is on our page. It would be ridiculous for a PKR election director to give his blessings to someone who is contesting against his own party man.

“This is the first time I am hearing such a report,” said Rafizi, who will contest in Pandan in the coming general election. – November 7, 2022.

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