K Kabilan (Malaysiakini)
Pakatan Rakyat is running the risk of losing the Indian support in Bukit Selambau – which proved to be vital in winning the seat during the last general election – as a result of its choice of candidate for the by-election.
Community leaders are unhappy with PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim’s chosen candidate S Manikumar who they see as a parachute candidate without any local base or support.