However, he added, so far there was no sign of any such gathering being planned.

“There are some attempts (for a parallel congress). I want to inform that as of three days ago, 83% of party representatives have promised to attend (the congress) in Melaka.

“Even if there is any (parallel congress or gathering), only 10% (may be attending). I hope there will not be any (gathering). If there is, any party leader who attends it will be sacked,” he told reporters at a press conference at the Parliament lobby.

There were rumours that a rival meeting would he held, to be officiated by PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali, in Kuala Lumpur following a rift over who was to open the PKR Youth Congress being held today.

However, several leaders, including Azmin himself, had denied that a rival congress was being planned. Azmin dismissed the rumours yesterday by confirming he would attend the national congress in Melaka. His announcement followed a special political bureau meeting which he and Anwar attended.

Anwar reminded leaders that, “sabotaging the national congress is a big offence”.