Pandithan is back after two decades
\nhttp:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2007\/5\/13\/nation\/17715532&sec=nation
\nKUALA LUMPUR: The last time Datuk M.G. Pandithan attended the MIC general assembly was 20 years ago.
\nBut it seems that much water has passed under the bridge for the 67-year-old Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president and his arch-enemy, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.
\nPandithan attended the MIC general assembly at the Putra World Trade Centre here yesterday and was accorded VIP status as he sat on the stage among leaders of Barisan Nasional component parties.
\nHe later told reporters that he has a surprise announcement that he would make next month.
\nPandithan said he attended the assembly at the invitation of Samy Vellu.
\n“I remember attending the MIC general assembly as a vice-president when it was held in Malacca and now I am here as an invited guest,” he said, adding that he felt “normal but happy” about attending the assembly.
\nIn his speech, Samy Vellu acknowledged Pandithan’s presence saying “my good friend Pandithan is here”.
\n“His presence here has in fact made me younger. This heralds a new era,” he said.
\nTheir relationship turned bitter after Pandithan was sacked for bringing a “coffin” to the MIC headquarters in 1981.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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