Did Karpal Singh truly agree to the DAP election date?

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Karpal Singh's Agreement to the DAP Election Date Was Unanimous Among CEC Members

DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang asserted that party chairman Karpal Singh unanimously agreed to holding internal elections on September 29. Lim Kit Siang dismissed reports suggesting Karpal Singh was overruled on the election date, characterizing such claims as part of a conspiracy. The directive for a re-election stemmed from the Registrar of Societies (RoS) following an internal audit that uncovered tabulation errors in the December 15, 2012 party elections, attributed to a technical glitch.
Agreement on September 29 Election Date

Lim Kit Siang stated that the decision to hold the Special Congress on September 29, along with all related matters, received unanimous support from all Central Executive Committee (CEC) members, including Karpal Singh. This statement aimed to counter media reports that implied a rift between Karpal Singh and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng regarding the election timing, based on Karpal Singh's earlier remarks about November elections.
Allegations of Conspiracy and RoS Involvement

Lim Kit Siang reiterated allegations that the Registrar of Societies (RoS) had been influenced by Umno as part of a "Demolish/Destroy DAP" (DDD) campaign. He pointed to the RoS's increased willingness to take action against the party based on what he described as unverified allegations. Lim cited the RoS Director-General's shift from an earlier stance in January, where he stated re-elections would only occur with concrete evidence of discrepancies, to a later directive for a re-election without specifying such evidence.
Technical Glitch and Election Tally Errors

An internal audit conducted earlier revealed errors in the tabulation of votes from the December 15, 2012 party elections. These errors were reportedly caused by a technical glitch during the transfer of results to a computer using Microsoft Excel. These tabulation discrepancies led to a significant shift in positions, notably Zairil Khir Johari moving from 39th to 20th place, securing the final elected position in the CEC.
RoS Investigation and Party's Compliance

Following complaints from some party members, the RoS initiated an investigation into the election process. The RoS subsequently ordered the party to conduct fresh elections, stating dissatisfaction with the explanations provided regarding the discrepancies. After a period of public disagreement, the party ultimately agreed to hold the re-election as directed by the Registrar.

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