Why did Aminuddin accuse Umno of betrayal?

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Aminuddin Accused Umno of Betrayal Following the Dissolution of the State Assembly

Aminuddin Harun accused Umno of betraying its allies and urged voters to punish the party in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election. This accusation followed Umno's decision to contest the state election independently after the dissolution of the state assembly. Aminuddin called for an 80% voter turnout as a means for the public to express their dissatisfaction and deliver punishment to Umno.
Umno's Stance on the Allegations

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi rejected the allegations of betrayal, stating that the party's support for Aminuddin's administration was only intended to last until the dissolution of the state assembly. He clarified that Negeri Sembilan Umno had not committed any act of betrayal, as their backing was time-bound. Zahid indicated that Umno decided to contest independently after the state assembly was dissolved on June 5, focusing on strengthening the party's position.
Call for Voter Action

Aminuddin, speaking at the launch of Pakatan Harapan’s Negeri Sembilan election machinery, directly addressed supporters. He implored them to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with those who had allegedly betrayed them by achieving a high voter turnout on August 1. Aminuddin specifically aimed for 80% turnout, framing it as an opportunity for the voters to "teach them a lesson" and "mete out punishment."
Context of the State Election

The Negeri Sembilan state election is scheduled with polling on August 1, nominations on July 18, and early voting on July 28, as announced by the Election Commission chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. This political backdrop provides the setting for the public disagreement between Aminuddin and Umno leadership regarding the nature of their past political cooperation and the reasons for Umno's subsequent independent contest.

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