MIC Youth won’t allow Makkal Sakthi to be alternative party

(Bernama) – MIC Youth will not allow Makkal Sakthi, which will be launched on Oct 10, to become an alternative party to the Indian community.

MIC Youth chief T Mohan said although the party would be launched by Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the movement would not compromise if it was aimed at replacing the MIC in BN.

“Datuk Seri Najib, as the prime minister, has every right to launch any new party but it is not appropriate if (it) is aimed at decimating the MIC,” he told a news conference on Sept 28.

Makkal Sakthi Malaysia is headed by R S Thenenthiran, 47, a founder of Hindraf, which had been declared an illegal organisation.

“MIC Youth will certainly protest if any new party is to replace the MIC (in BN) for whatever reasons. There will be no compromise,” said Mohan.

Mohan said many new parties would emerge but they would not be able to gain the confidence of the people and the MIC’s contributions would not be forgotten.

On the Bagan Pinang by-election, he said the movement would organise a telematch, a carnival and a concert in Indian majority areas, namely in the Siliau, Bradwall and Antherton estates.