Four MIC division dissolved in protest over “Umno” candidate

(FMT) BUKIT SENTOSA: Four MIC divisions in Hulu Selangor have dissolved themselves in protest over “Umno” – Barisan Nasional candidate P.Kamalanathan.

The divisions – Batang Kali, Taman Wawasan, Ladang Ulu Tamu and Ulian Baru – had a collective membership of 1,200. Nineteen percent of HUlu Selangor’s 64,500 voters are Indians.

Parit Sulong branch chairman Hasmi Hashim said the four divisions announced its dissolution folowing deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announcement of MIC infromation chief, Kamalanathan’s candidacy.

He said it was only a prelude to more.

“There is a possibility that 13 more MIC division will be dissolved because they disagree with Umno’s interference in the selection of MIC candidate in Hulu Selangor, “ Hami said.

He added that the dissolution was an indication that Hulu Selangor folk had lost confidence in the party..

“It’s a signal to show that the people here have lost confidence in the party, particularly the grassroot Indian community.

“The BN candidate, is said to be the middle choice, not MIC candidate. It is Umno who decided on the candidate for MIC,” said Hasmi.

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