Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC has issued show-cause letters to 14 branch chairmen from the Kuala Selangor division for voicing their dissent against the Barisan Nasional's choice of candidate for the Ijok by-election last month.
Party disciplinary committee chairman Tan Sri K.S. Nijhar said the letters were issued following complaints against the branch chairmen.
He said the chairmen had two weeks to give their explanation.
“We will call them to explain further if a clarification is needed. If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the committee can expel them from the party.
“Those aggrieved with the decision can appeal to the party's central working committee,'' he added.
Nijhar said the MIC did not encourage dissent over a decision made by the Barisan leadership, as it would be based on the recommendations of party president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.
“It was an embarrassment to the party, leadership and to Barisan when members criticised the party’s decision. This was also exploited by the opposition during the campaign,” he added.
