Did Lim Kit Siang force Lee Lam Thye out of DAP in 1990?

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Lim Kit Siang Denies Forcing Lee Lam Thye Out of DAP in 1990

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has refuted claims that he was responsible for forcing Lee Lam Thye to leave the party in 1990. Lim stated that he was unaware of the specific reasons for Lee's departure three decades ago, contrary to Lee's account in his autobiography.
Lee Lam Thye's Account of Departure

In his autobiography, Lee Lam Thye: Recalling a Lifetime of Service, Lee claimed that he was informed by Lim Kit Siang that he would need to contest in a different constituency during the 1990 general elections. Lee stated that his refusal to do so led to his resignation from the party. He recounts a meeting with Lim two months prior to the general elections where this directive was given.
Lim Kit Siang's Recollection of Events

Lim Kit Siang recalls a meeting with Lee Lam Thye on September 19, 1990, during which Lee announced his intention to retire from politics. Lim stated that he made efforts to persuade Lee to remain with the party, engaging in multiple meetings and phone conversations. Despite these attempts, Lee proceeded with his resignation from the DAP Federal Territory Chairman position.
Political Context of September 1990

Lee Lam Thye's announcement of his political retirement occurred during a period of significant political activity in September 1990. This month saw a large demonstration against Cheras tolls, involving an estimated 100,000 people. Additionally, DAP Member of Parliament for Cheras, Tan Kok Wai, was detained under the Internal Security Act. Lee's resignation followed closely, less than a week before Parliament was dissolved for the general election scheduled for October 21, 1990.

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