Speaking to reporters at the DAP headquarters here today, the DAP supremo claimed he had never been sadder in his political career as he was today when both his party and PKR decided not to stick to the agreement they signed.

This led to both parties contesting for six seats, namely Mulu, Mambong, Murum, Simanggang, Ngemah and Batu Kitang.

“I feel very sad over what happened during nominations today. What we have worked tirelessly for over the past eight years, which is to build a powerful movement that can replace BN in both Sarawak and Malaysia, has suffered a major setback.

“It’s unfortunate that PKR leaders are not able to adhere to what has been solemnly and seriously agreed by both parties.”

Although Lim refused to answer questions on how the two parties planned to go beyond the ongoing feud and work together for the election, he kept insisting that DAP was not the one to blame for the fallout.

“Yesterday, there was a PKR leader asking DAP to return to the negotiation table. I know DAP had never left it. We’ve reached an agreement, it was signed and it was meant to be the basis for PH to fight in the Sarawak election.

“The focus is on BN, not PKR. Even for those six (disputed) seats, I had advised all DAP members to focus on BN and leave PKR alone.

“Let the people decide who’s right and who’s wrong. Whether PH can pick up the pieces… we will deal with it after May 7,” said Lim.

He also admitted that the public feud had done a “great deal of damage” which would mean the party would have to work much harder to gain the voters’ support.

“I’m sure the public is disappointed because they see that this united and cohesive force, which can hold the BN government to account, has suffered a setback.

“To deny the two-thirds majority is a worthwhile target although I believe it won’t be very easy to achieve as it has become more difficult after what transpired.”

However, he still hoped PH can present a united and cohesive front.