KUALA LUMPUR: Former PKR vice president N. Surendran has resigned from the party citing that it had not carried out the reforms it promised.
In a X post, he said there was no reason for him to be a party as it no longer represents change and reform.
"Fahmi, never mind party discipline. I've not been an active party member for a long time anyway.
"I asked about the reforms PKR once promised. No decent answer to that.
"There is no point in being a member of a party that no longer represents change and reform. Take this as my resignation," he wrote.
PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil today acknowledged the criticism levelled against the party, particularly from Surendran, following their silence over the Pardons Board decision to reduce the prison sentence and fine of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Fahmi said that the party was bound by its principles and discipline.
Surendran, who is also the former Padang Serai member of parliament (MP), had earlier criticised the Pakatan Harapan coalition over its silence on former DAP leader Tony Pua's sedition investigation.
"Sedition probe on Tony Pua, yet PH/DAP mostly silent - quite shameful.
"How low my old comrades have sunk. Below is Anwar sitting next to me and condemning theSedition Act, when we were in opposition, years ago.
"Promises are easily made - after getting power all (were) forgotten," he said.
On Feb 4, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said Pua will be investigated on charges of making an alleged derogatory statement towards the royal institution regarding the decision to reduce the prison sentence and fine of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.