{"id":5582,"date":"2009-09-13T00:23:15","date_gmt":"2009-09-12T16:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/?p=5582"},"modified":"2009-09-13T00:23:15","modified_gmt":"2009-09-12T16:23:15","slug":"all-the-presidents-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poobalan.com\/blog\/indian\/2009\/09\/13\/all-the-presidents-men\/","title":{"rendered":"All the President’s Men…"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was expected really. Regardless of what certain old man said or the piece of toilet paper that claims to be newspaper says<\/strong><\/a>, its a foregone conclusion. Even the head of BN Backbenchers Club, the controversial Bung Mohktar said this<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

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He said the crisis affecting the MIC could eventually spill over and affect the entire Barisan Nasional.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the MIC does not change and continues to be looked down by the community it is supposed to represent, Barisan will bear the brunt of this weakness,\u201d Bung said in a statement here yesterday.<\/p>\n

He said there were already signs of this happening, adding that the MIC had not been able to muster support for Barisan in recent by-elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat has happened is that the Indian community is disunited and forming parties,\u201d Bung added.<\/p>\n

He said Samy Vellu should listen to voices from the Indian grassroots to give up the party president\u2019s post that he has held for 30 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nothing can beat the master strategist.<\/p>\n

Personally, I thought either Balakrishnan or Teyagarajan will cause an upset in the race for vice president, but didn’t turn out that way. Out of the 27 President’s nominees for 23 CWC seats, at least 19 of Samy’s men won. That means from the balance 36 non-President’s candidates, only 4 won.<\/p>\n

I’m interested with what Minnal FM radio news at 10pm mentioned just now: PM Najib congratulates Palanivel, and that he (Najib) thought the delegates did listen to him (Najib) and voted wisely. It also mentioned that PM Najib even said he expected Palanivel to win. I didn’t say that. Minnal newscaster said it. Hopefully there’s a recording or the text somewhere for reference. Anyway, The Star also reported<\/strong><\/a> similar thing:<\/p>\n

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In Pekan, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he wanted the MIC leaders who had won in the party election Saturday to close ranks and regain the support of the Indian community in the country.<\/p>\n

He congratulated Palanivel as well as the other MIC leaders.<\/p>\n

“The result that was announced had been expected. There were no surprises although support for the other candidates was rather strong.<\/p>\n

“Nonetheless, based on my speech this morning, I believe this is the beginning of their efforts to win the support and heart of the Indian community,” he told reporters after attending a breaking of the fast and handing over of Hari Raya contributions at the Masjid Felda Chini 4, in Pekan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is NST’s version<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

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“The result that was announced had been expected. There were no surprises although support for the other candidates was rather strong.<\/p>\n

“Nonetheless, based on my speech this morning, I believe this is the beginning of their efforts to win the support and heart of the Indian community,” he told reporters after attending a breaking of the fast and handing over of Hari Raya contributions at the Masjid Felda Chini 4, here today.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I listened to excerpts of PM Najib’s speech over the radio and it sounded energetic.\u00a0 Oh ya, there’s also the standard stuff – “support will be rewarded” mantra. He also mentioned<\/strong><\/a> about Kg Buah Pala:<\/p>\n

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“Look at the promise they made to Kampung Buah Pala. They made promises, don’t worry if we win, you all will stay here forever. But looked what happened.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I don’t remember the leaders offering any solution, but the issue used for politics purpose. I hope our Indians in the hall didn’t clap enthusiastically for that.<\/p>\n

Samy’s speech<\/strong><\/a> covered the some of the familiar things – economic equity, Tamil schools, government jobs etc.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, (sore?) loser Dato Subra claims<\/strong><\/a> it was money politics that caused his loss. Loss is loss la. Whatever reason also.<\/p>\n

Beneath the surface, if we look at the results, the majority for Palanivel is a mere 82 votes . This indicates a very tough battle for the Samy Vellu to promote his man. And regardless of what Sothinathan may claim, his role was indeed a spoiler. If three quarters of his votes went to Dato Subra, it will be different song from Samy Vellu. Anyway, that’s a big IF, and I think if Sothinathan was not contesting, the majority may be higher for Palanivel, if we take in to account the results for vice presidents. Third placed Saravanan had a 560-odd majority over 4th placed Teagarajan.<\/p>\n

The fight for CWC seats saw many state leaders losing<\/strong><\/a>: state chairman Datuk G. Rajoo (Perak), Datuk T. Rajagopalu (Negri Sembilan), Datuk V Saravanan (Kedah), Datuk R. Raghavan (Penang) and Dr K. Rajapathy (Penang) while the others include G. Vimalah Nair, P Logeswari @ Kajang Rani and G. Jayakumaran.<\/p>\n

The Official Results:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Deputy president<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

G Palanivel*<\/strong><\/span> – 629
\nS Subramaniam – 547
\nS Sothinathan – 280
\n* 4 spoilt votes
\nVice-president (3 posts)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr S Subramaniam<\/strong> – 1,260<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span>SK Devamany<\/strong><\/span> – 1,122
\nM Saravanan<\/strong> – 1,030<\/span><\/span>
\nS Balakrishnan – 471
\nVKK Teagarajan – 220
\nP Subramaniam – 215
\nP Mariayee – 61<\/p>\n

* Incumbent. Those in bold are MIC president S Samy Vellu’s men.<\/em><\/p>\n

Central Working Committee (23 seats)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. KR Partiban
\n2. M Asojan
\n3. VS Mogan
\n4. RA Ragu Moorthi
\n5. S Murugesan
\n6. M Devandran
\n7. A Saktivel
\n8. Randhir Singh
\n9. Jaspal Singh
\n10. KRA Naidu
\n11. K Ganeson
\n12. S Ananthan
\n13. MM Samy
\n14. SP Manikavasagam *
\n15. M Paanjamoorthy
\n16. AGaneson
\n17. VK Suppiah
\n18. S Ganesan *
\n19. KP Samy *
\n20. SS Rajagopal
\n21. N Ravisandaran
\n22. P Palaniappan
\n23. Madhu Marimuthu *<\/p>\n

* non-Samy candidates<\/p>\n

So, there you go. Would be another 3 years of much empty promises and sweet talk, just like the situation in last two decades, as claimed by Samy? Did the delegates make a right choice? I think they did for the sake of the party. Having a deputy at odds with the leadership will only spell disaster. One just need to look at MCA. So, the delegates didn’t have much choice actually.<\/p>\n

By the way, someone asked me what on the top floor of Tun Sambanthan building. I have no idea. Do you?<\/p>\n

The links below are articles that appeared in the media for the last few weeks, focusing on MIC elections. In case you are very free, you can read them.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/11kd\/Article\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/4\/nation\/4450712&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/04rixx\/Article\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/5\/nation\/4449271&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/9mic1\/Article\/index_html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.malaysiakini.com\/news\/110056<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/7\/nation\/4472503&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/9\/nation\/4486172&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/11\/nation\/4491500&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www1.malaysiakini.com\/news\/110365<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/12\/nation\/4503958&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/12\/nation\/4503957&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/110862<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/111523<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/5ssb\/Article\/index_html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/28\/nation\/4602198&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/8\/28\/nation\/4602584&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/15sso\/Article\/index_html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/111804<\/a><\/div>\n

http:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/4\/nation\/4638210&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/4\/nation\/4644181&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/6\/nation\/20090906184626&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/6\/nation\/4663835&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/6\/nation\/4663836&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/7\/nation\/4662425&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/7\/nation\/4665208&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/11cwc\/Article\/index_html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/11das\/Article\/index_html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/8\/nation\/20090908072102&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/8\/nation\/4670165&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/8\/nation\/4667952&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/8\/nation\/4668870&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112356<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112344<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.mmail.com.my\/content\/12656-nothing-lies-says-mic-chief<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112368<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112409<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/9\/nation\/4678966&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/9\/nation\/4678964&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/9\/nation\/4674471&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/9\/nation\/4678965&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/10\/nation\/4684636&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/10\/nation\/4676089&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112482<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112550<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112563<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112571<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/11\/nation\/4696628&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/11\/nation\/4696451&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/11\/nation\/4691495&sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/malaysiakini.com\/news\/112600<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/12\/nation\/4704431&amp;sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/12\/nation\/4704430&amp;sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/story.asp?file=\/2009\/9\/12\/nation\/20090912193644&amp;sec=nation<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/20090912190150\/Article\/index_html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/Current_News\/NST\/articles\/20090912192938\/Article\/index_html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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