Can PKR secure PAS support without retracting hudud stance?

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PKR to Maintain Stance on Hudud, Seeks Clarification on PAS Support

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has stated it will not retract its position on the hudud issue, despite demands from the Permatang Pauh PAS division for cooperation in the upcoming by-election to be conditional on this retraction. PKR deputy president Azmin Ali indicated that efforts are underway to clarify the extent of PAS support with state-level PAS leaders, suggesting that the position of the Permatang Pauh PAS division may not reflect the broader party stance.
Permatang Pauh PAS Sets Ultimatum on Hudud Statement

The Permatang Pauh PAS division, led by its chief Omar Hassan, has issued an ultimatum to PKR. They are demanding that PKR withdraw its statement opposing PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang's private member's bill on hudud. This demand was accompanied by a requirement for an open apology from PKR, with a deadline set for April 25, the day before the nomination for the Permatang Pauh by-election.
PKR Leaders to Seek Confirmation from State PAS

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali and PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail plan to engage with state PAS leaders to seek confirmation regarding the party's commitment to supporting PKR in the by-election. This move suggests a potential disconnect between the local PAS division's demands and the national or state-level PAS leadership's intentions. Azmin Ali previously stated that PAS leaders have repeatedly committed to assisting PKR in the by-election.
By-Election Context and Anwar Ibrahim's Disqualification

The Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election was necessitated by the disqualification of its incumbent, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. His disqualification followed the rejection of a petition for a royal pardon concerning his sodomy conviction. Anwar Ibrahim is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for the conviction. The polling date for this by-election is scheduled for May 7.

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