Very rarely do Malaysians see such defiance. Despite repeated warnings and a court order which allowed the police to 'arrest on sight', they came out in the thousands on Nov 25 into the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
It was, in part, a protest inspired by Indian independence activist and pacifist, Mahatma Gandhi.
Like Gandhi, the Hindraf supporters were out to show mass civil disobedience and it was prominently shown by a crowd of almost 5,000 near the Hotel Maya at Jalan Ampang.
For at least five times, the crowd would run helter-skelter at each ‘water canon charge’, only to defiantly claim back their original positions, chanting “We want justice!” in both Tamil and English.
The following are a selection of Malaysiakini news reports, analyses, videos and letters on the Nov 25 Hindraf protest.
AFTER THE RALLY
Hindraf trio discharged from sedition
MIC MP: Rally reflects govt's failure
Hindraf 'manipulated' the innocent
Police draw flak over excessive force
Hishammuddin rapped for 'sacking' warning
Nazri: Breach the law, face consequences
NOV 25 RALLY
Fearless Indians fight for rights
A Gandhi-inspired mass civil disobedience
30,000 Hindraf protesters rally in KL streets
Tear gas fired at defiant protesters
Hindraf to submit petition in London
Samy tells Indians to work 'within the system'
Anwar: Hindraf rally a safety valve
BEFORE THE RALLY
Hindraf: Let us hand petition and go home
MIC: Hindraf is stooge of the opposition
Hindraf – a new force is born
Hindraf trio freed on bail
Three Hindraf leaders arrested
Organisers vow to proceed despite ban
Cops obtain rare court order against Hindraf
Rumours rife, Hindraf not amused
Police reject permit for Hindraf rally
VIDEOS
Nov 25 rally
Hours of the rally l 10 min
Cat and mouse around KLCC l 8 min
Confusion on Jalan Ampang l 2 min
Sucking tear gas and chemical-laced water l 7 min
Police accused of unprovoked attacks l 2 min
The day before
Uthaya's prediction for Nov 25 l 15 min
Hindraf leaders give impromptu briefing at temple l 10 min
Hindraf supporters head towards temple l 9 min
P Waythamoorthy refuses bail l 4 min
Hindraf supporters gather to show support l 4 min
The Hindraf arrests: Scenes in Shah Alam l 4 min
Hindraf rally: Cops warn of 'stern action' l 5 min
Police raid offices of two Hindraf lawyers l 6 min
LETTERS TO THE EDITORS
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Be rational, be sensible
Nov 23, 07 7:43pm |
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| Hindraf rally: Arrests, roadblocks will make it worse
Nov 23, 07 6:24pm |
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| Indian ruling elites have failed us
Nov 23, 07 6:22pm |
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| Right to rally reserved for Umno Youth
Nov 23, 07 6:20pm |
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| PM, wake up and take a look around
Nov 23, 07 6:19pm |
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| ‘Bulldozing faith’: Hindus not under siege
Nov 5, 07 6:34pm |
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| I’ve never felt such an outrage before
Nov 5, 07 6:28pm |
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