Two months ago, it seemed like it was settled.
PJ Selatan would be contested by a PKR candidate and that candidate would be Sivarasa.
Now, the word is that Siva is going to Subang.
And rumours abound about who PKR might field in PJS.
Add this to the rumours that Parliament might be dissolved this 13th, and you begin to ask ‘Why must we, the voters, wait until the 11th hour to know who the candidates are?’
I know one person who is ready to offer herself as the PJ Selatan representative in Parliament after the 12th general elections.
Zaiton Kasim, or just Toni.
Have you heard of the Women’s Candidate Intiative 2?
No?
Well, go check out their website HERE.
In 1999, Toni stood in Selayang as an independent candidate on a DAP ticket and gave the BN incumbent candidate, Chan Kong Choy, a run for his money. Toni took 43% of the votes polled, and cut Chan’s previous majority of 38,627 in 1995 to a mere 8,835!
This year, the Women’s Candidate Initiative has once again pinned its hopes on Toni, and I personally think they could not have picked a better person.
I’ve worked with Toni over the last few years in various NGO activities and I’ve always known her to walk her talk.
I understand that there are talks presently ongoing between WCI2 and PKR on the possibility of fielding Toni as the opposition candidate in a straight fight with BN in PJ Selatan.
PJ Selatanites, check out Toni’s profile .
I think she has what it takes to make a good MP.
If you think so too, write to PKR and register your views with the party leadership.
I’ve written to PKR today. A pdf version of the letter is linked below. Feel free to adopt the same or draft your own. Send a copy to thepeoplesparliament@gmail.com and I will post it up on a ‘Support for Toni’ page.
Toni, you have my vote and my support.
The People's Parliament 
polytikus
February 12, 2008
as much as i hate BN, i don’t think toni is suitable for PJS.
Sharing
February 12, 2008
Vote for those who put Human Rights and Laws on top of all!
Vote for those who also put their visions in black & white!
Vote for those who Walk their Talk!
Vote for those having proven capacity to work for and among the Society!
Not for those who care for Party and no more!
Not for those only show-up when election is close,
or only when they can show their face in some Post!
Not for those who had not done their job but boast!
Not those fooling People with Town and Country Planning Act with non-sense “Objection” hearings!
Or silently approving projects with so called RA, JKP
http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=17992&page=1&pp=15&highlight=ria+park
Or again on Structural Plan
http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=21037&page=3
Or to push the Gazetted of land under “wrongly issued” Title.
http://www.parlimen.gov.my/opindex/pdf/aum dr 6 dis 2006.pdf]in 2006 Parliament
The same Councilor or Assemblyman in MPPJ/MPSJ cannot even get hold of a Town Park during his more than 10 years of office when the Town Park was in private hand for close to 20 years and the Town Park should be realized some 30 years ago!!
58.3 HA of reserved land for Subang Jaya in nowhere
or many either built or building or be built into Private Buildings!!
Say NO to those Abusing Your Rights, assessments, recreational and reserved Land!
Birdseye
February 12, 2008
politikus,
” i don’t think toni is suitable for PJS.”
And your reasons are …………………?
sharing,
Is toni suitable after running her through your piece?
drsaravananr
February 12, 2008
I’m supporting the WCI candidate. They have a 10 point election manifesto that i will vote for:
1. Democracy that belongs to all
2. A society that does not discriminate
3. The rights to basic freedom and human rights
4. A transparent, corruption-free government
5. A safe, violence-free society
6. Good and affordable standard of living for all
7. End to privatisation of healthcare and other basic needs
8. End to unfair and oppressive laws
9. End to forced evictions from land and homes
10 Responsible, sustainable and equitable development
(http://www.wci2.org/index.php/toni-kasim-back-in-election-action)
Cheers
Sharing
February 12, 2008
Birdseye,
I have no experience with Toni as I do not stay in PJ. Therefore, I can only post the questions for voters to check. Or, anyone knowing her to speak up.
From her profile, her fight for Female discrimination may put her more emphasis on Female than male. Similar to Hindraf fighting for Hindus. I hope this will not cast the male to go against her as long as she is not jeopardizing the rights of any sex or fundamental a promoter and observer of Human Rights.
I had not heard of the Principle and Direction of PKR, therefore, I had emphasized the heart of the Candidate towards the People should override those of the Party.
For PKR, frankly I would not buy Anwar as he had not disclosed the problems of the Ministry of Finance which is the center of the hanky-panky of UNMO or PM.
The problem with the Oppositions are so far they have not reached a mutual understanding and put forwards a mutual declaration of their Principle and Direction to go. If DAP and PKR are working in similar direction as in Penang to spread their Candidates not confronting each others. I believe they are heading for over 1/3 and not even dare to think of possibility of over 1/2 where they may have to form the Majority Parties (like another BN)!!
If the Oppositions are not promoting Human Rights with transparency, accountability and independency as well as liability, will Malaysia have their future? Or, should voters be casting their vote to anyone? This is the Principle and Direction, if not achievable in coming GE, they must be put towards to the next to come!!
Malaysia and Malaysians need Politicians who can look into long term and not just only the coming GE!! The Party should not be only fighting for the existing leaders but many many generations with a long term goal to work!!
Promoting voters what to choose and who to choose is the fundamental of ALL!!
Adjusting Party to go for a Fair, efficient and harmony Society should be a crystal clear Policy of all parties!!
If the EC still had not cleared up the mess without complete electoral Roll opens to Candidates and Voters, some 4 million still not registered and the remain of Postal Vote, Candidates not having equal and fair exposure to Voters within reasonable time frame, the coming GE remains as a joke!!
VizBunny
February 12, 2008
Perhaps Sharing could take a closer look at the WCI2 Manifesto below:
1. Democracy that belongs to all
2. A society that does not discriminate
3. The rights to basic freedom and human rights
4. A transparent, corruption-free government
5. A safe, violence-free society
6. Good and affordable standard of living for all
7. End to privatisation of healthcare and other basic needs
8. End to unfair and oppressive laws
9. End to forced evictions from land and homes
10 Responsible, sustainable and equitable development
Toni may be a candidate that emphasises women’s rights, but her stand is very much based on human rights principles of non-discrimination and equality.
VOTE TONI! 🙂
Sharing
February 12, 2008
Thanks VizBunny, drsaravananr for the 10 points
spelling WCI’s Direction as well as essential points for Malaysia to go starting from Human Rights.
Are these in the same Direction of PKR or DAP?
If PKR or DAP does not declare these are also their Directions to be based on Human Rights
Can any Candidate like Toni or others with similar goals be endorsed by DAP or PKR?
Therefore, the declaration of DAP or PKR or others are important for coherence of forces!
Even if these are their mutual Directions, can it be put into practice if Opposition cannot get at least half of the Parliament seats?
Candidates must be able to prove they had walked their talk!
They did not need to have done great job if they had not been in a favorable situation or professional status that allow them to do so.
Their heart and soul with the capacity to do so when chance is provided is of first priority than those only talked or even abusing People’e Rights!
Birdseye
February 12, 2008
Sharing,
“the heart of the Candidate towards the People should override those of the Party”.
I am in full agreement with you on this point. I can’t name one present MP who puts the party’s needs behind that of his contituents.
I would also hope that the PKR and DAP can come to an amicable agreement in all states in the fielding of candidates. I thought the deal should not be difficult but I see in both camps their quest for power is so overpowering that they want their cake and eat it too.
ps.nathan
February 13, 2008
Hi I think that WE have had enough of our(?) Representatives in Parliament who have failed miserably as WAKIL RAKYAT.Once elected they imediately become Wakil Party!!…and take directives from the party Whip, not from their Constituents!!Back to “Peoples Power”…….From the People
By the People,
For the People!!
I think that Toni Kasim fits the bill!
BaronV
February 13, 2008
Haris, it sounds like you know this toni kasim fairly personaly. Im not from PJ selatan, which is why I will not ask her directly, but what is her stand on the environment? Will she strive for better protection of our natural heritage? Malaysia is still shamefully at the top of the worlds anual increase of CO2 emmisions. In today’s world, what the people want and the environment is increasingly going hand-in-hand. Your thoughts please?
BaronV,
Confess that I’ve never had the occasion to discuss natural heritage protection with Toni.
However, knowing the person that she is, I imagine that she would not only be supportive of such efforts, but would also speak out strongly for the same.
shar101
February 13, 2008
Ahhh.. the dilemma between party loyalty and inherent responsibility towards one’s own constituent for any wakil rakyat.
On the other hand, let’s ask ourselves the root question. Isn’t political party policies geared towards serving the rakyat in the first place? Yeah, I know. Stupid question. If it’s not, then it would appear that only party members get to benefit (if they win, of course).
But then again, it’s the rakyats’ votes which decide who wins or not. And not all of the rakyat are members of any political party. A ballpark figure would indicate out of 15 million eligible voters less 4 million who did not register (thanks to the non-effort of the EC), about 50% i.e. 5.5 million are free-agents. Therefore, if wakil rakyats must toe the party line, it seems it’s the rakyat who got whipped instead. Now, that’s a humdinger for exercising your voting rights.
As much as I’m all for creating awareness among the rakyat to make informed decisions, don’t you think the political parties themselves have an equal measure of responsibility to govern with fairness. Yeah, again I know. Another stupid foregone conclusion.
So what’s wrong with voting for Toni Kassim? Her manifesto runs parallel to what’s contained in the Peoples Declaration and if she plans to change the current status quo by making politics more humane, I’d give my full support.
aiyomanaboleh
February 13, 2008
Whether one likes it or not, endorsements by the opposition parties of the independent candidate is crucial to the favourable outcome of the candidacy.
Going at it alone based on her credentials may not be enough.
hamzah
February 13, 2008
respect toni but have to agreed with polytikus, toni is NOT suitable for PJS or Subang as these areas are non Malays majority and history shows male chinese MPs.
Syed Sharir, Tony Pua or Jeff Ooi will encourage me to vote opposition.
Justitia
February 13, 2008
Hi Sharing,
Does Toni need to be ‘in the same Direction of PKR or DAP’, or need the endorsements of those parties?
The fact is, they – and the BN! – should want to endorse her and follow in her direction because she has taken the right stance.
I’m can’t say I’m impressed with the way Malaysian political parties are run – be they BN or opposition. There is another way.
I like that she has shown a third path in a space where issues are what really matters. In that space which is neither mainstream government nor mainstream opposition, people of like mind can gather and lead the way in a new political thinking and doing.
lostasylum
February 13, 2008
i don’t know about you folks…. but they could even put a doll up for election and i’d vote for that doll as long as it ain’t BN… man, i am SO sick of their nonsense.. and i’m ready to really hit them where it hurts…
Sharing
February 13, 2008
Birdeyes,
“The crane and the clam in the fight!” Will the Fisherman caught both?
Any country needs a collection of abilities but in one direction.
If DAP & PKR do not declare Target for 1/2 and have the same Principle and Direction , I afraid People will be at a lost & loss!
Shar101
Thanks for pointing that Toni’s vision is along the line of People Declaration.
aiyomanaboleh, Justitia,
Thanks for pointing out that Toni is an independent candidate but need endorsement from Opposition!
hamzah,
If those male Chinese MPs had done their job, most probably Toni, as a female, will lose her chance! May be this is the reason it should change to a Female instead!!
My suggestion to Toni, please get Chinese Helpers if you win so as to serve the Chinese better, or, even Hindus if you need to go over the language barrier!
Most probably for those needing more reference can try
a search over the net, such as
http://www.google.com.my/search?q=%22Toni+Kasim%22&hl=en&cr=countryMY&safe=off&start=30&sa=N
Nevertheless, shouldn’t we boycott the GE as EC is still far from Fair and a lot still non-delivered??
Or, voting will remain a joke??
And, Opposition must target at least 1/2!!
polytikus
February 13, 2008
my opinion about toni’s unsuitability was from information about how she had conducted herself in the 1999 elections. i’m not here to bash toni so i will not list down what she done previously. but purely from a PJS voter’s point of view, she had not done anything visible in my kawasan and she has not spoken up against corruption or the bukit gasing issue or crimes in this area. those are my ‘bread and butter’ issues.
i will most certainly not vote for BN but i think have doubts whether the alternative candidate is any better. that’s my two cents lah. i’m perfectly fine with those who are supportive of her 🙂
Siew Eng
February 14, 2008
Sokong Justitia. Sokong Toni.
Siew Eng
February 14, 2008
And Hamzah, won’t you join us in disabusing gender and racial biases and in creating a world in which true equality and merit prevail, never mind the colour of one’s skin or the presence of a Y chromosome?
Like how the Beatles put it – let’s make a revolution.
(Or at least evolve from our cave-man mentality.)
Rashidi
February 14, 2008
My gosh Hamzah respects Toni but thinks she’s not suitable because PJS is mostly NON MALAY and ‘history shows male Chinese MPs?!?!?!?!’ Is it just me or is this some warped logic that is the result of 50 years of communal BN politics? Tak leh nak transcend langsung these petty communalisms! Tell you what. The ‘male Chinese MP’ (Chan Kong Choy) Toni challenged in 1999 was sweating in his underwear the night before results were announced because he thought he lost the seat. To an independent woman candidate looking like an Indian but going by a Muslim name and not wearing a tudung. The fact that he eventually won says more about the efficacy of BN’s cheating machinery than Toni’s lack of a Chinese penis. Still, I don’t know about you but I like Malay women with balls.
temenggong
February 14, 2008
Never heard of her in four years.
She’ll have a much better chance in Shah Alam!
justnfree
February 14, 2008
Vote Toni
Give the BN less majority, if they cannot be voted out of running the country.
The more voice the OPPOSITION have in Parliament – the better.
Check all their (BN) excesses.
If less OPPOSITION in Parliament – BN people can away with offences, misdeeds, who knows even murder.
Lingam can write judgments for judges – why need judges for why not just put HIM – the great LINGAM to the Throne and have JUDGE over the Land.
Sharing
February 14, 2008
Can anyone give a list of the Candidates for the Constituencies that will appear in this blog?
So, it will be fair for the Voters as well as possible suggestion to those potential candidates.
Hope a fair discussion/voting will start from here disregard of gender, race, religion and Parties!
Birdseye
February 14, 2008
Are these philosophical questions really necessary in this hour of need to seek an end to the ills that beset this country?
We now know that Lingam wrote the judgement that gave Vincent Tan his RM10 million victory. Thank God that he did not collect a dime on this corrupt windfall. Imagine the anxiety and the torment the defendents must have endured after the judgment was released. If the judge in this case could simply accept a floppy disk from a lawyer and simply turn it into ‘his’ judgment by a few clicks and had gotten away with it for so long, how many more cases are there? There must be a judicial review of all cases handled by this judge! And revamp the ACA which appears to be composed of bumbling morons.
BN has allowed this culture of corruption to fester for so long that even judges, who should be icons of justice and fairness, have fallen into the quagmire. There is simply no shame because of the feeling that everyone is doing it.
I like these philosophical discussions but, frankly, push has come to shove. I will thus not fear taking my chances with someone like Toni if she is willing to run in PJS against the BN because she knows the force that has given her the opportunity to serve could also take it away if she does not work hard for the people.
The people want good governance. This must be the key goal. Reducing BN’s margin of superiority is a much needed first step.
miee
February 14, 2008
Thank you for reminding us the potentials of Zaiton Kasim.
Yesss., she showed the stregth needed to push for change. I also believe she the strong support from PAS too in going against now No.2 MCA.
Hopefully, PKR will consider fielding her to add a woman, a grassroot worker, an Indian Malaysian and Muslim to this ethnically mixed seat.
We need someone who can be a voice of various issues local and abroad.
But,PKR machinery must work so no votes into BN.
aiyomanaboleh
February 14, 2008
BN will be contesting and maybe one from the opposition. That means 2 corner fight. With Toni coming into the picture that will mean 3 corner fight.
If the electorate in PJS is familiar with her, I think she stands a chance otherwise the people will be scratching their heads asking “Who is Toni?”
ps.nathan
February 14, 2008
Toni has a substantial Women NGO support, and I bet they will go all out for her too!..I think that she has got what it takes to topple the BN cart.Standing on a Party ticket will certainly be a plus point…and might be the difference between Winning and losing.
Hey,…Petaling Jaya Selatan Voters…GO FOR CHANGE!
…don’t Fear it!
Sharing
February 15, 2008
Hope the following will be taken as suggestion and not as discouragement! And, correct me if I have overlooked!
——————————————————–
1. I believe Voters should expect any Politician to tell
what can be done ot looked at?
How to do it?
Who to do it? (including what can be done by the Voters)
2. I went to http://www.wci2.org/index.php/manifesto-englishmalay
and I found out the manifesto are more telling what to do and missing the others.
3. The most important (or may be also left out by other Parties) that all cannot be done if without a Government with independent Legislative, Executive and Monitoring Body. And, this is the basis of all the problems in Malaysia! (Point 4 of the Manifesto)
So, the Constitution has to be changed as well as many other Acts or Law!
HOLDING MORE THAN 1/2 OF THE PARLIAMENT SEATS ARE VITAL!!
This should be much highlighted to ALL Voters, not only to Vote but make sure that a coalition of Opposition get more than 1/2 of the Parliament seats!
As no one should expect UNMO to change the Constitution when they are the one manipulating!
4. Going through the Manifesto, I came to understand why some have reservations. I feel like the Hindraf asking for the Rights of Hindus when talking to the whole society where the Rights of ALL has to be emphasized:
a) Human Rights should be emphasized instead of discrimination.
(as only when equality are defined that discrimination can be verified.)
b) Human Rights should again be emphasized instead of Democracy
(as the former are better defined by laws than the latter)
c) Asking 30% of Women in Parliament seats make no difference than asking allocation by race or religion.
Any candidates should be voted according to Ethics and capacity. If Women are more capable than man in all respect, 30% is too low!!
d) Accountability and transparency can only be done if well specifying the obligations of the Government and their officers. This again needs amendment of law.
e) Manifesto Point 6, 7, 10 are more on economic issues which can only be a target and the joint forces of ALL. Basically, it should be on equal or fair and efficient sharing of natural resources or Government Revenue & Spending.
I sincerely hope any Opposition Party will fight BN out.
On equal terms, I would prefer DAP!
So, can Toni get an endorsement from DAP if DAP need Candidate for PJ Selatan? Or, be in another constituency to fight BN out?
P.S. from the video, I wish Toni can used a more sharp and slow intonation!!
oA
February 15, 2008
.
different constitutions have different needs and expectations
even with the many manifestos published as guidelines
as a candidate not as widely known to many in the constitution the only way you can obtain their votes is how you can convince and make a believer out of them.
the best bet for you (toni)is to have some kind of conferences to get close up with the residences to iron out their many doubts and impress upon them your conviction.
tough but effective.
do you have the resilienccy?
.
fenway
February 15, 2008
Where can I hear her talks in person?
I am in Sri Manja area…….
drsaravananr
February 15, 2008
Spoke to some of my Indian Muslim friends. Toni received good support from the Indian Muslim community last elections. Word is around that the opposition stands a chance in PJS, but many are sceptical about the elections being fair and are foreseeing manupulations like money politics.
Sharing, i agree with your views. I think all these matters can be thrashed out with the would be candidate during a meet the people session once confirmed. Toni is an independant candidate and needs a party ticket to make sure it is a head on with BN. She needs a party ticket for campaign support and strategizing. As for the party, as much as i have my reservations for DSAI, i feel PKR should stand against BN in PJS. I say this for 3 reasons. Firstly, PKR has a ‘Malay’ touch that would play a role in winning over some of our fence- sitting Malay brothers and sisters. Secondly, we need some aggressive campaigning and strategizing in BN strong hold areas and i feel PKR would do a better job at this. Thirdly, PJS has a good PAS following, thus making PKR the better choice compared to DAP. Pleasetake note that i’ve not mentioned anything about the non-Malay voters here. This is not because they are not important, but instead, i am assuming that the non-Malay votes are swinging away from BN this GE as a sign of protest and punishment to the BN governement who have been handling non-Muslim issues with little or no regards at all.
Just my 2 cents…
cheers
fenway, i’m in Sri Manja as well.
hamzah
February 15, 2008
thanks for all the feedback, pls keep them coming as I hv yet to decide.
toni, pls make yourself more visible – youtube will be a good place to start – simple video and highlight your thoughts.
our teh tarik gang is looking at alternatives but we need to know who you’re and where you stand.
hamzah
February 15, 2008
btw, toni ada website or blog?
fenway
February 15, 2008
Hi drsaravananr,
This is the only way I am voicing out my opinion on this upcoming election because at of now, there is no other avenue for me yet. That’s why it is important I know where Toni Kassim is going to give her speeches.
I also have reservations against Anwar. Todate, he has yet convinced me what exactly his principles are. All I have been hearing from him is exposure and exposure of past deeds….I am getting tired reading about them. He kept on forgetting he was in the system himself….
Be it as it may…I am not the type of person who will just sway my vote for opposition just to spite BN.
Till now, I am still on the fence. This is the first time I am voting under PJSelatan due to my present residency. Before, I voted under Lembah Pantai and I don’t mind admitting I voted for Sharizat because I liked her works especially for the women. I think she had done a good job.
As I said, as much as I want a change in administration in this country…I won’t fall in the category of the “blame this, blame that, finger point to others, blame Government for anything under the sky” syndrome. I see there is alot of this type of mentality spreading in the internet now.
Toni has to convince me she can make the difference…not merely that she is an opponent to BN. I don’t expect her singly to change the whole policies, to wipe out the rots in the government systems, and corruptions, etc etc. I read her profile, but it is not enough…..I want to hear her answering questions during her talks. Actually, before this….I don’t even know Toni Kassim exists.
My 1 vote counts……otherwise I stay home this time round. I am not going to vote Donald Lim that’s for sure.
fenway.
fenway,
Even if you find both candidates not up to your expectations, please attend at the polling station and spoil your vote. That way, there is little likelihood of your votebeing used without your knowledge
drsaravananr
February 15, 2008
Guys, please don’t stay home on polling day. They (BN) have already prepared their back up votes and it’s sitting in a box somewhere. These votes will be shifted to opposition strong holds when needed. By not going we are giving them room for more manipulation. I think we’ve heard too many stories about this.
Fenway, i do not have the right to tell you who to vote and note vote for but as for me, i’m going by this logic…there are some very bad laws in Malaysai that need to be repealed or ammended. These laws are either biases, outdated or simply draconian and against human rights. Some are just stupid laws. The place where laws are made, ammended oor repealed is the parliament and that is why MP are important. Now the only way i’m gonna make this change is through the parliament. That means i need to change my MP and get a new one and i have to try to not give the current ruling government 2/3 majority in parliament. The only way i’m gonna do this is through the elections. It’s my one golden opportunity and i’m not going to waste it sitting at home. So Fenway, please don’t stay home and not go to the polling station. As you said, your one vote counts. Make it count by going to the polling station. I’ll pick you up if you want. To make things worse, there’s rumors going around that there might be an independent candidate contesting the PJS seat as well.
I understand how you feel and why you feel that way. The Get An Mp initiative was started for this reason exactly. It’s a long term initiative and fits your mold of expectations as i see it. The PJS group has some very motivated and energetic members. Come join us. You can just mail to Haris and he’ll do the rest. Alternatively you can mail me at drsaravananr@gmail.com. No strings attached. Just try it out.
Hamzah, maybe the PJS reps have all this while been predominantly Chinese males. But i don’t think that matters anymore. If our Chinese brothers and sisters are fed up with the way the politicians are running this country and want change, then race will take the back seat this elections. It’s not about the race anymore. It’s about the perfomance of your elected rep. You don’t perform, the people don’t support you. Let’s think on a wider scale. Let’s think Malaysian and Bangsa Malaysia. In this context, why not Zaitun Kasim?
Cheers
ps.nathan
February 16, 2008
I understand that DSAI of PKR will be speaking in Hotel Singgasana on Mon.night 18th Feb.So I bet Toni Kasim is going to be there too…go and and you will probably hear her speak too, and convince yourself that she is worth your vote and more!
Sharing
February 16, 2008
Similarity and Differences between previous and coming GE must be well realized
to have different Strategy for coming GE!
Last was more focus on change of PM and not even bother or much aware of majority Vote/Party.
1) The Coming must get at least 1/2 of Parliament seats or no chance of any reform!
2) Majority can switch and regrouping parties to form new BN even existing BN loss their majority.
So, if possible, those parties with better references for reform should be voted!
3) Candidates are switching constituencies more often!
Therefore, the ethics (the heart) of the Candidate are more important than local experience!
so, a proven record of their way of handling matter are most important!
4) Knowing laws, sticking to and acting with Laws are most important as reforming laws and abiding to laws will be the next stage to give new life to Malaysia!
5) Voters must give above priority than Race and Religion and even Gender!!
For Similarity, EC remains not performing to sort out the previous hindrances to Fair Election.
In my opinion, it is even worse, with ballet without serial number, EC has their own people monitoring the counting, indelible ink not confirmed legal, Phantom Voters and million unregistered voters are still a problem.
If Fair EC cannot be sorted out before GE, finding an acceptable RCI later on will be another Joke!
Start another battle field against EC than only working on GE!
At the same time!