Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email the president will wield his prerogative powers to replace some of the state chairmen with younger leaders
the question many ask is when would he use those powers to remove himself. Obviously there will be some turmoil as the rest of the pack fight for the top spot. Can MIC take the risk and allow a contest for top post?
They want me to innovate and bring about positive changes in the way the party operates. They want me to instil a new dynamism in the party,
Obviously the leaders will nod their heads in agreement and show support to the president, since their positions depend on him. Anyone disagrees, and out he/she goes. So, what else can we expect?
Perhaps he can start by limiting the terms for holding a post in MIC.
MIC president to revamp state line-ups
By A. LETCHUMANAN
KUALA LUMPUR: The leadership in the various state MIC line-ups will soon be revamped, said president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu. He said the revamp was needed to rejuvenate the party in the light of its losses in the general election. It is believed that the president will wield his prerogative powers to replace some of the state chairmen with younger leaders.
Samy Vellu said MIC leaders wanted the party to be revitalised and re-energised to give the Indian community a new hope and vision. “They want me to innovate and bring about positive changes in the way the party operates. They want me to instil a new dynamism in the party,” he told The Star.
Samy Vellu said a workshop for all MIC division leaders would be held on Sunday to discuss new approaches to make the party more relevant.
He said weaknesses in the party, especially in Selangor, were discussed at length during a three-hour meeting, attended by 18 out of the 22 division leaders in the state, on Sunday. “They (the division leaders) wanted changes in our strategies, and improved and pro-active solutions to strengthen the party. They also want to draw more young members into the MIC,” he said.
Samy Vellu said the leaders had raised issues concerning temples, housing for the poor, squatters and employment (same issues for so many years!).
Meanwhile, Selangor MIC chairman Datuk G. Palanivel urged MIC leaders to close ranks and support Samy Vellu’s leadership. He said this was not the time to point fingers. Palanivel, who is currently in India, said party members must work hard to put the party in order and not to engage in activities that could disrupt or weaken it.
MIC Youth chief S.A. Vigneswaran said it was a time for reconciliation for the party. “Every level of the leadership must take responsibility and strive to bring the shine back to the party,” he said.
