Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email But now when we go down (to the ground), the true sentiment is that they feel that these people were punished for asking for their rights. “And because this was reflected in the general election result, they feel that the government is not adhering to their sentiments
This is the third time they are doing so. Samy have tried, Murugesan have tried, now is Vigneswaran is trying. Anyway, the interesting point here is that people on the “ground” support these five and their struggle, if I read Vigneswaran’s statement correctly.
MIC Youth has called on the government to review the Internal Security Act (ISA) detention of the five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders. In a statement today, MIC Youth chief SA Vigneswaran said the five should be freed if they are no longer considered a security threat.
“At that material time, the decision (to arrest) was warranted for if every demand is taken to the street then the democratic process will be in jeopardy and this will lead to chaos. “But now when we go down (to the ground), the true sentiment is that they feel that these people were punished for asking for their rights. “And because this was reflected in the general election result, they feel that the government is not adhering to their sentiments,” he added.
Vigneswaran said if the five are still considered a threat then it is incumbent on the home minister to be transparent and explain the reasons for their continued detention.
source: http://malaysiakini.com/news/81893
