Most of the information below is based on report from my star reporter who was on the ground, while other sources include Mahendran, Vishnu and Kannan who were there too. » Read more: Rose For PM fizzles out
Posts Tagged ‘Protest’
Rose For PM fizzles out
February 16th, 2008
Another Hindraf leader arrested
February 16th, 2008Hindraf leader Rama ji was arrested at 12.30am 16/2/2007 and brought to Pudu Jail. His arrest was related to the Rose for PM event organised by Hindraf todday at Parliment.
PM won’t attend any HINDRAF event
February 15th, 2008Hmmm….never get the invitation? It was well documented in MK that it was send by the 5 year old girl. Slow “delivery system” 🙂
Anyway, its his prerogative to attend or not.
HINDRAf in UK
February 8th, 2008Hindraf 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
less donation collected from thaipusam
February 2nd, 2008Well, 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