Posts Tagged ‘Hindraf’

HINDRAf in UK

February 8th, 2008
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Hindraf takes cause to the UK

http://malaysiakini.com/news/77844
K Kabilan | Feb 6, 08 11:31am

The Hindu Rights Action Force’s (Hindraf) international campaign for the release of its five leaders detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) continued to gain momentum with a successful peace protest held in London on Feb 1. More than 200 people from all around the United Kingdom had gathered opposite the official residence of the British prime minister at No 10 Downing Street, holding placards showing support for Hindraf and its detained leaders. Hindraf’s chairperson P Waythamoorthy, presently in exile in London, also participated in the gathering and delivered a speech outlining Hindraf’s struggle. The peace protest was organised by HindrafUK. » Read more: HINDRAf in UK

waytha makan cheese, you makan chapati

February 4th, 2008
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Words from Toyo himself (translated):

What happened to the RM800,000 collected by HINDRAF? If they really concerned, use the money to help the Tamil school or help temples. Where is the money now?

He (referring to Waythamoorthy) is in overseas, eating cheese, but you are eating what? Chapati!!!

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Bring them on says Samy

February 3rd, 2008
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Samy says Hindraf leaders are not the enemy, just like Hindraf leaders said some time ago, MIC and Samy Vellu is not the enemy. Its the system that needs to be changed.

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DAP to benefit from Hindraf

February 3rd, 2008
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“Thanks to Hindraf, majority Indians aren’t afraid of the establishment’s might anymore and are ready for a change,” he said.

Everyone hopes its a change for the better. » Read more: DAP to benefit from Hindraf

less donation collected from thaipusam

February 2nd, 2008
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Well, its a well known fact that the boycott is a success. No one expected Batu Caves to be empty. There would be tourist, non-Hindus, non-Indian, foreign Indian workers etc who will still visit Batu Caves. However, the reduction of crowd is an unprecedented success. Figures being quoted are about 500,000 people only. The reduction in collection is nearly half (43%) this year (RM1.8 to RM1.04 million). » Read more: less donation collected from thaipusam