SHAH ALAM: All PKR members, especially the women's wing, must not practice exclusivity or exercise factionalism to get followers, said PKR Advisory Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
The former party president also called on members to exhibit appropriate behaviour, have respect for their friends and opponents and be mindful of the need to treat others with dignity and decency.
"Party members need to be steadfast and consistent in the struggle, coupled with the intention to seek points of understanding, and not be unwilling to cooperate with those, not in their group.
"In a competition, there will be winners and losers. The election is over, this is the time for us to regain our strength and continue to be consistent with our original struggle," she said when officiating the Women's Congress in conjunction with the party's 16th National Congress here today.
She said the party's election process did not tarnish PKR's name or test the spirit of brotherhood when there were clashes during the campaign and when casting votes, in enlivening democracy.
Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Pandan member of parliament, called on party members to be wary of people who are deceitful or treacherous and who can destroy the party that had been built for two decades, adding that she was willing to see such people leave.
"I consider our brothers and sisters who remain loyal to the principles and foundation of this party are people who have extraordinary spiritual greatness and are the chosen ones who still uphold the spirit of reform and human dignity," she said. – Bernama