After the euphoria settled, the Indians have increased their expecctations. I have received 6 SMSes so far talking about putting up an Indian a Deputy CM or even Chief Minister in any one of the states taken by the opposition – Penang, Kedah, Perak or Selangor.<\/p>\n
Hindraf issues statement (refer the end of this article) today via Waythamoorthy asking ISA Detainee Mr Manoharan (N48 Kota Alam Shah Selangor) to be given Deputy CM post.<\/p>\n
HINDRAF
\n135-3 Jalan Toman 7
\nKemayan Square 70200
\nSeremban.<\/p>\n09 March 2008<\/p>\n
BRIEF PRESS STATEMENT<\/p>\n
HINDRAF congratulates opposition parties for their success.<\/p>\n
The opposition parties should appreciate the “Makkal Sakthi” wave
\ncreated by HINDRAF as it is the root cause for change in mindset and political
\nmaturity of all races.<\/p>\nHINDRAF demands that DAP and Keadilan appoint a deputy Menteri Besar\/Chief
\nMinister in the state of Selangor, Penang and Perak to show their sincerity towards
\nthe Indian community.<\/p>\nHINDRAF urges DAP and Keadilan to appoint M. Manoharan as deputy Menteri Besar
\nfor the state of selangor.<\/p>\nHINDRAF cautions DAP and Keadilan not to shortchange\/betray the indian
\ncommunity and the trust placed upon them.<\/p>\nP. Waytha Moorthy
\nChairman
\nHINDRAF
\nCurrently in New Delhi<\/p><\/blockquote>\nI’ll say there’s two ways looking at this issue:<\/p>\n
1. If the coalition (DAP-PKR-PAS) are really putting away racial classifications, it should not be an issue if an Indian does not get a top or second highest position in the state. This will be a test for the coalition to see if they can indeed serve all communities with justice and fairness. If not, Makkal Sakthi will know what to do in 5 years time.<\/p>\n
2. If the coalition really appreciate Makkal Sakthi (since they have been shouting on all the platforms while campaigning), then possibly they can allocate the CM post in Perak to a DAP\/PKR indian assemblymen (Can choose from SIX candidates – 4 DAP [Sivasubramaniam, Sivakumar, Keshvinder, or Sivanesan] or 2 PKR [Ayyathurai or Kesavan]) or at the very least offer Deputy CM post. If not, create second deputy post in few states like Penang, Perak and Selangor.<\/p>\n
However, I suspect that an Indian CM will be too much to take. May need to consult with respective palace (Sultans) before deciding.<\/p>\n
As it stands:<\/p>\n
Penang – CM DAP, Deputy PKR<\/p>\n
Kedah – CM PAS, Deputy PKR<\/p>\n
Perak – CM PAS (even though DAP won most seats), Deputy – not known<\/p>\n
Selangor – CM PKR, Deputy DAP<\/p>\n
Hindraf: Make ISA detainee Mano S’gor deputy MB<\/p>\n
http:\/\/122.0.17.30\/news\/79508
\nK Kabilan | Mar 9, 08 5:19pm<\/p>\nThe Hindu Rights Action Force wants its legal advisor M Manoharan to be appointed as a deputy menteri besar in Selangor under the new state government to be formed by the opposition. The opposition yesterday toppled the BN government by winning 36 seats out of 56 in the state. BN won the remaining 20 to be in the opposition in the state legislative assembly. PKR’s secretary general Khalid Ibrahim, who won the Ijok state seat, is expected to be named as the new Menteri Besar to replace BN-Umno Mohd Khir Toyo.<\/p>\n
Hindraf’s chairperson P Waythamoorthy said that it was time for the opposition to repay the Indian community for their huge support in turning the wave in favour of the opposition in yesterday’s general election. “Nationwide, the Indian community has shown its dissatisfaction towards the BN government and had voted them out. “The opposition has been riding on the wave of makkal sakhti (people’s power) in the run up of the general election. “And it is no secret that the Indian voters have delivered their votes for the opposition,” said Waythamoorthy who spoke to Malaysiakini from New Delhi, India.<\/p>\n
He added that now it was time for the opposition to repay the trust placed on them by the Indian community and not to betray that trust. “As such we hope that Manoharan will be appointed as a deputy menteri besar in Selangor. Likewise, we hope the opposition parties will appoint an Indian representative as a menteri besar or chief minister in the other states that they have won,” he added.<\/p>\n
The Hindraf factor<\/p>\n
Apart from Selangor, the opposition also has taken control in Perak, Kedah and Selangor – all states which have a large number of Indian voters. Waythamoorthy said that Hindraf had played a vital role in awakening the silent angst in the Indian community over their socio-economic sidelining.<\/p>\n
Last week Waythamoorthy urged all Hindraf supporters to vote for the opposition to ensure that the plights of the Indian community are addressed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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