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Indian women power at work!

February 22nd, 2008
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I was at a family function today and had a shock! Imagine ladies aged between 20s and 50s talking politics, instead of mega-serials and cooking recipes. Well, that’s what HINDRAF has done. These ladies are the working category, in a multi-racial environment. They shared their experiences and latest news (rumours as well) on current election campaign. From Saravanan (standing in Tapah) being labelled with not-so-kind-words, to talking about situation if no indian representatives are in parliment, these ladies signify the huge leap that is happening in the Indian community. » Read more: Indian women power at work!

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more Indian candidates from DAP thanks to Rayer

February 22nd, 2008
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Looks like DAP still wary of how much Indian community support they can get, plus the backlash from other communities if too many Indians are nominated. Party loyalists and grassroots may not like it if the candidates are not from their “area” or “type” of people. But looking at the way things are going, I think DAP and PKR are putting more Indian candidates compared to Gerakan (none as of today!). » Read more: more Indian candidates from DAP thanks to Rayer

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A day with MIC Candidate Murugesan

February 22nd, 2008
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he told them: “Give me five minutes of your time, and I will give you five years of my life.” Only time would tell if he would keep that word, remarked a member of the audience when met after the function.

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Sikhs in the election

February 22nd, 2008
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Another son(s) follow father style. Well, hope he can do something about Puchong toll and traffic jam problem, but seriously…i think it won’t be solved in the next 5 years. Instead, it will only get worse. » Read more: Sikhs in the election

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BN welcomes MIUP

February 22nd, 2008
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Only to support it. MIUP can forget about joining BN since the sole guardian of the community is already there. At most, MIUP can start dreaming about a senatorship.

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