Sunday, October 4, 2009
Bagan Pinang Nomination - Part 03
With the help from the above slides, I would like to give a brief write-up about what had happened on the 02 October 2009 on the nomination day for Bagan Pinang constituency.
If I say that there were more than 25,000 Pakatan Rakyat supporters, you may think that the figures were far-fetched. I would rather say that the figures were not more than 25,000 strong.
As for Barisan supporters, the figures were around 8,000 strong.
The crowd from Pakatan Rakyat was expected to be overwhelming and that was the reason why the rendezvous to start the walk to the nomination centre was about half a kilometer away.
The route was not directly led to the main entrance but a by-pass route leading into a small housing estate next to the side entrance was for Pakatan Rakyat supporters. The by-pass route was about 200 yards from the main road to the side entrance.
By the time the leading party reached the side entrance, some two-thirds of the Pakatan Rakyat supporters were still on the main road.
The rain came but the walk was not in hiatus.
Some took shelter in the two petrol stations and at the verandah of a row of shop lots. The rest stood on the main road facing the Barisan supporters.
The FRU made their presence felt by placing themselves as barricade between the two taunting and over-zealous groups.
On two occasions, drinking water in plastic bottles were seen flying from the Barisan crowd over to where Pakatan Rakyat supporters were. Luckily, there was no retaliation otherwise it would be a hell break loose situation.
The police stopped the Indian drums merry-makers from strolling into the vicinity. People jeered and unnecessary remarks were thrown at the police.
By 11.30 a.m. a few politicians were seen emerging from the nomination centre to greet their supporters. The crowd soon dispersed waiting for night to come to enjoy the hard hitting “ceramahs.”
Bagan Pinang Nomination - Part 2
The only coastal road came to a standstill. Special passes were issued to the residents living within the vicinity of the nomination centre.
Supporters from the Barisan and Pakatan had a field day of a jay-walker. A sea of flags and banners calling for support could not escape the eyes.
Man, woman and child of different ethnicity came to make the event more exciting.
The rain came and could not hamper their spirits. Those who marched to the nomination centre were drenched.
Brisk business from the food stall selling mutton soup noodles was overwhelming.
Umbrellas were selling like hot cakes. Thanks to the rain that brought the vendor the unexpected business.
To continue ...
Bagan Pinang Nomination - 021009 Pt 02
The whole trunk road was filled to the brim when the two groups merged. PAS supporters stole the limelight and the green PAS flags could be seen at any corner.
The crowd swelled to a frightening size, at least at thirty-five thousands strong. As usual, the Unit Amal in saffron colour t-shirts led the way.
The Pakatan Rakyat coalition groups had to use the by-road leading to the other entrance to avoid the Barisan supporters stationed at the main entrance.
It was just unbeliever to see the mommoth crowd for a by-election.
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