Posts Tagged ‘MIC’

Subra wants to save MIC

March 11th, 2008
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According to the survey on this blog, Subra is not exactly the first choice. I think MIC needs a total revamp, and that means cutting away ties to its past leaders. Anyone who was holding a position under the current president should not be considered as capable of solving the MIC’s problem. » Read more: Subra wants to save MIC

More election analysis

March 10th, 2008
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Grim outlook for Barisan allies
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Analysis by Chok Suat Ling

IN the aftermath of Saturday’s political tsunami, Barisan Nasional has to now sift through the detritus and take stock of its future.Key party leaders in the MCA, MIC, Gerakan and People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) were trounced. It would be fair to say that no one, not even the opposition, anticipated the massive Chinese and Indian vote swing which contributed to the decimation of the chiefs of the MIC, Gerakan and PPP in their seats. » Read more: More election analysis

Election 2008 Impact Part 3

March 10th, 2008
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This General election will see a history of sorts in terms on number of Indians in the parliment. Ironically, MIC which claimed to be champion of the Indian community only contributed 3 out of 14 MPs (21.4%), while in the previous term it contributed 9 out of the 11 (81.8%) Indians. » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 3

Election 2008 Impact Part 2

March 10th, 2008
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What happens to MIC now? How can it revamp itself? What is SV’s next step? » Read more: Election 2008 Impact Part 2

Happy Birthday Samy Vellu

March 9th, 2008
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Looks like the community gave our sole representative in the cabinet a very shocking birthday gift. He lost the Sungai Siput parliment seat which he kept for 34 years to PKR candidate Dr Jayakumar by 1824 votes. He was unable to comprehend the loss and situation was tense at the centre. However when the results became clear, time to say goodbye. » Read more: Happy Birthday Samy Vellu