Opposition party PAS has pledged to mobilise 100,000 of its members for the Bersih 2.0 rally planned for July 9 to push for free and fair elections.

"At least 100,000 thousand PAS members will come down for the rally," said party central working committee member Syed Azman Syed Ahmad Nawawi, the Islamic party's representative for the event launch tonight.

Syed Azman (right) also pledged PAS' support for the movement, although he was quick to add that Bersih does not belong to any political party but to the rakyat.

PAS members are known for their discipline and they often make up significant numbers in many opposition and civil society movements and rallies because of the party's ability to mobilise mass support.

PAS also operates the much praised Unit Amal or volunteer corps that is experienced in maintaining order during demonstrations and providing logistical support.

Syed Azman was one of the several allied representatives and Bersih 2.0 steering committee members who spoke during the launch tonight of the event and its eight point agenda.

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