A BARISAN Nasional (BN) victory in the Padang Serai parliamentary constituency in the general election is expected to inject new spirit into its members and leaders nationwide.

BN candidate C. Sivaraj said although the political situation in the country is still uncertain, he believes the people have a soft spot for the coalition.

“I believe the Padang Serai constituents will give BN an opportunity to fix the party and the country and I also believe the wave will start here,” he said during a campaign round with young people in Kulim today.

The former MIC Youth chief is also optimistic that BN’s decision to join the unity government at the federal level will not impact the voting behaviour in the constituency.

He said BN has a chance to win the seat, although it will be a daunting task, adding that he will work hard with the party’s machinery to win the voters’ support.

“We are facing many challenges. Among them, polling is on a working day. But I believe we can see solid support if our voters come out to cast their ballots,” he said.

“I’m not saying this is an easy task, but with our hard work, commitment and dedication, together with the Padang Serai BN leadership, it is possible (to win), and we could make a wave from here.”

Polling for the Padang Serai seat was postponed following the death of one of the candidates, M. Karupaiya, 69, on November 16.

The Election Commission then fixed December 7 as polling day with early voting on December 3. – Bernama, November 26, 2022.