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Who is the real Sakti?
The MIC is not a new baby like Makkal Sakti. It is a 63 year old party that was born in a Hindu temple. It was created out of an intense fire and the fire still burns in the heart of every MIC member. The MIC was born out of nationalism and is a party that was a signatory to the Merdeka Agreement.
Indians have an emotional link with the MIC. Tunku Abdul Rahman had once said, “ Even if there was only one Indian in the MIC, I would only talk to the MIC.” Unfortunately we no longer live in the era of leaders like the Tunku.
In the last general election Makkal Sakti supporters were seen carrying the PAS flags, were seen wrapping the PAS banners around their bodies, and PAS members were uttering the words ‘makkal sakti’ like a mantra.
Now it seems Barisan Nasional leaders are giving it a go. They have begun chanting the mantra. Is the Barisan Nasional even dealing with the original makkal sakti phenomenon? Or are they dealing with a replacement?
On the accusations that MIC had failed the Indians and that is why we lost many seats in the last general elections, may I say that we are only a minority and how can we alone bring the fall of the strong Barisan Nasional governments in Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor? Are we also responsible for the PAS victory again and again in Kelantan?
In the last general election there was an across the board multi-racial anger against the BN, so it is unfair to make MIC the scapegoat!
I have been going for the Bagan Pinang campaigns and I am sure UMNO will know who the real workers on the ground are. The Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhiydin Yassin saw for himself the work of the MIC at the Sua Betong estate and who the real ‘sakti’ is.
Long live the MIC!
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about 2 years ago
Indians have an emotional link with the MIC. Tunku Abdul Rahman had once said, “ Even if there was only one Indian in the MIC, I would only talk to the MIC.” Unfortunately we no longer live in the era of leaders like the Tunku.
Dato, well said
about 2 years ago
I would say in those day Tunku saying he be talking only to MIC is because the capability of the leader to unite the Indian under one flag. Which in today, the leader have fail to unite Indian under a flag of it own. Please Sir, do unite people. Let MIC be strong again.
about 2 years ago
Tunku left politics because his ideology no longer catered to the population. The fire of MIC does burn in the heart of every Indian but it is the fire of frustration. The MIC headed by Samy Vellu is corrupt and defunct. It may have been born in a temple but it is now a whore for corrupt Indian politicians. Will the so called Indian politicians stand up for the Indians or will they still be cutting ribbons and giving out charity handouts to fellow Indians?
about 2 years ago
Well 63 yeara ago the landscape & asiprations were so different from what the community needs & wants.
Bnaipal is rite..the corruption makes MIC despicable. Can the MIC sort out issues like Maika – it has drained indians of their life savings! Clear that up & get rid of your chief!
about 2 years ago
MIC members should stop blaming others for the downfall of the party. THE BN leadership was gracious enough to allot them seats, where there were no clear Indian-majority voters. On its own, the MIC would not have won even a single state or Parliament seat. They should recognise that Samy Velu has outlived his usefulness to the MIC. He’s a complete liability to MIC and BN. Najib’s frustration with him can be seen from Najib’s officiating the makkal sakhti party. And the less Datuk Palanivel speak about nostalgic memories of MIC’s formation and Tunku Abdul Rahman’s attachment to MIC, the better. in fact Datuk, you should confront Samy and tell him to resign, And you take over the leadership of the MIC now. That will earn you the respect of all Malysians, and a sign of your readiness to assume leadership of all Indians. Otherwise, i fear that you will have no chance to be president of MIC because Samy Velu will have to die before he passes the baton to you. The question is-are you brave enough to do that?
about 2 years ago
lost cause, abit too late…it not about fighting for the rights it ours ..close shop …mic is outdated
about 2 years ago
Dear Palani,
Suirprisingly for the first time you responded immediately to the official launch of Makkal Sakthi.
When Big Bully Samy wanted to hijack MIED, Tafe and Aimst, your response was very late. You should have stood up for the community straight away. But you disappointed me. Samy is nobody without MIC, please ask him to shut up. Whatever he is, whoever he si now all because of us. Big Bully Samy has forgotten his roots. Whatever little goodies the govt gave for the last 30 years, has gone down the drain,; little correction has been hijacked. by Samy and his cronies.
A little advice from an old man, dont forget your roots and dont be another Samy always pointing fingers at others for one’s lackings, making a fool of oneself.
People if they vote for BN means they start trusting PM and the DPM; not Big Bully Samy or you. We as laymen are aware that most of the Govt Fund are channnelled directly to the NGOs now because the Govt does not trust MIC anymore.
I am very aware your arrogance cost you the defeat in the last GE12; telling Indian voters that you could win without their support.. We know there are many like you up there, power gets into your head. We are aware you are very much spiritually involved, so be humble; glory and success will come to you.
God Bless
Regards
about 2 years ago
MIC is good. But Samy Vellu have destroyed it and people like you are to be blamed for allowing Samy Vellu destroy MIC. What choice do we have???? We dont like MIC as MIC is led by a dictator and have long fail the community. BN should admit Makkal Sakthi Party into its fold and I am sure the success in Bagan Pinang will encourage Najib to see seriously the strenght of Makkal Sakthi Party. Blame yourself….. now you still support Samy Vellu and allow him to take MIED and AISMT out of MIC. Once again it cannot be denied that MIC has failed the community.
about 2 years ago
I think we don’t talk much about this Makkal Sakthi. It looks like they would become heroes if we talk too much about them. Just ignore these idiots (opportunist). Their presence is like Gain nothing and lost nothing. The UMNO people should realize that all the Indian majority areas in Bukit Pinang showed a positive result in today’s by-election. This clearly shows that MIC still and will play an important role to ensure the victory of BN . I feel the Indian voters are deciding votes now!
* Makkal Sakthi……. you are good for Makan Satay only! Makkal Sakthi… Makkal Sakthi… Makkal Sakthi… Makan Satay… Makan Satay… Makan Satay… Makan Satay… Makan Satay !!!
about 2 years ago
It’s obvious the three major compenant party in Barisan Nasional blames each other for the poor performance in 2008 general election. Umno say MIC and MCA the reason why chinese and Indians turn their back against the BN govt. Who is PKR? Most of them are the former umno members and those who oppose the corruption that exist among UMNO members. UMNO should blame themselves too. They are the reason why PKR became stronger bringing more strenght to the Pakatan Rakyat. MIC and MCA on the other hand should also stop putting the blame solely on UMNO and accusing UMNO for not doing enough for the indians and Chinese. It’s ur duty to make sure that the Indians and Chinese are not sidelined in any case be it for development or for those who seek justice for being victim of discrimination. MIC must always play the important role in making sure that the Indians get equal rights and their voice to be heard and must always put a clear message to all and let the Indians know that MIC will always back them up even if UMNO doesn’t agree because MIC is there for Indians and not for UMNO. So if MIC is afraid to voice up just so that the feelings of UMNO is taken into consideration then the Indians will feel that mic is there for the UMNO and not for the Indians. First clear the image of ur party then work for the Indians and there will never be any other major Indian party in Malaysia.
about 2 years ago
encik jikalau MIC kuat tak akan rakyat india malaysia beralih arah menyertai parti baru.. berfikir secara positif jgn salahkan orang lain.MIC perlu melihat kelemahan sendiri. Jikalau MIC sudah kuat dan berada di landasan yang betul nescaya masyarakat india malaysia akan kembali kepada MIC..
ini nasihat daripada seorang rakyat yg mempunyai ramai rakan karib dari kalangan india malaysia dimana ramai rakan saya mempersoalkan kenapa ramai professional didalam MIC tidak berusaha membantu golongan india malaysia yg miskin di seluruh malaysia.. kenapa MIC tidak berusaha untuk membantu mereka diatas kapasiti MIC bukan atas kapasiti kerajaan?? kenapa tiada dana diwujudkan untuk membantu masyarakat india malaysia yg miskin dan perlu seperti biasiswa dan pinjaman pelajaran.. contohi lah MCA kerana berjaya membantu masyarakat cina malaysia dgn dana mereka sendiri..
sebelum terlupa HAPPY DEEPAVALI to you and Saravanan.. and to all my Malaysian Indian friends
about 2 years ago
Dato; U ada fikirkah kenapa baru sekarang BN perlu cari alternatif lain untuk tarik sokongan kaum India? kerana MIC makin tak relevan; Dr Mahathir sudah kata Samy Vellu sudah tak relevan..kaum India sudah tak percaya MIC boleh jadi ‘payung’ tempat mereka bernaung..kenapa kaum India makin jauhkan diri dari MIC? bohonglah kalau Dato tak tahu jawapannya. Kenapa bila banyak isu pasal MIC dato diam sahaja tapi bila PM najib rasmi parti Makkal Sakti you cepat2 beri komen. itu tanda you takut hilang kuasa & pengaruh dari kaum India beralih ke Makkal Sakti. sebenarnya sebagai ahli komponen BN bukan MIC sahaja you kena mahu jaga, yang lebih penting parti apa dalam BN yang paling banyak berkorban untuk MIC? tak tahu jawapan? UMNO; kenapa? kerana banyak kawasan ADUN @ Parlimen yg majoriti kaum Melayu lebih 50% telah beri peluang MIC bertanding. sudah berpuluh tahun & berkali2 pilihanraya, tapi UMNO/Melayu tak pernah merungut..Sekarang baru PM rasmi Parti MAkkal Sakti, Dato sudah bising..saya mahu beritahu Dato & semua ahli politik di Malaysia yang masih susah2 nak faham; ‘the real sakti’ is rakyat Malaysia tak kira Melayu, Cina, India dll bukan individu macam Dato @ Samy Vellu. sebab itu sekarang rakyat mula sokong konsep 1Malaysia PM Najib yang berpandangan jauh iaitu matlamat akhirnya suatu bangsa Malaysia yang bersatu tanpa mengira kaum & agama..kami generasi baru malaysia sudah bosan dengan politik gertak & melobi hanya untuk satu2 parti atau kaum tertentu sahaja..Dato; you bakal Presiden MIC, apa idea atau gagasan/wawasan yang you telah rencanakan untuk masa depan MIC & kaum India..tolong bentangkan SEGERA! saya rasa ramai orang mahu tahu visi & misi anda..saya fikir ini anda kena cepat2 lakukan supaya anda menjadi ‘real sakti’ untuk MIC. saya risau jika anda tidak berani berubah & cepat bertindak, masyarakat India akan beralih arah ke parti kaum India yg lain..Jangan jadikan MIC cuma tinggal catatan sejarah..
about 2 years ago
When we write opinions, i dont know why we have to be emotional. Cursing and swearing others, just because you are able to write does not make you a hero.
Mr. Segaran, the president did not destroy MIC, its characters like you who destroy the indian community. You may not have even lifted a spoon to feed a poor and you are talking about Samy Vellu. You would have been probably born because somewhere along your birth MIC would have helped your parents and your grandparents. In short if you are willing to curse Samy Vellu, you should first curse your parents of teaching you to be a corupt.
about 2 years ago
Sri Hartamas,
Just because you use a name of an expensive place, does that mean you can say anything you want to say.
I dont understand whats your problem. Dato Palanivel is not rushing to be the president and at the same time the Prime Minister has also agreed to the plan put by the MIC President.
So if they are okay with the entire plan, whats your problem.
You must be one of the fellows who have been drinking with ‘Whisky Maniam’ and because he cannot win you guys have no where else to go and drink.
about 2 years ago
Muthu,.
no one hijacked anything from anywhere. looks like you are waiting to hijack something. When you write or talk something please check your facts. Just because a guy whu has just to many whisky is saying something nonsence you guys also follow him.
You also must be a whisky lover.
about 2 years ago
Sri Hartamas,
You asked Dato Palani if he is brave enough to take over from the President. You are a coward – you dont even dare put your name and you ask others to be brave.
You must be a full time joker lah.
When you want others to die, remember it is you who will die. You talk like GOD – why, you decide who should die first is it, In order to do that – you have to die first.
about 2 years ago
Dear Kedah ANS,
We can makan satay as satay is a popular Malaysian dish. You are all still licking Samy Vellu’s hand in return of favour and positions. You ask Dato Palani not to talk about Makkal Sakti a lot but you prefer to scratch Makkal Sakti’s ass. Typical Samy Vellu supporter lah u. The win in Bagan Pinang have shown that Indians will support Datuk Seri Najib without Samy Vellu. Time to Samy Vellu to go and if Datuk Palani want to get in touch in Malaysian Indians he must learn to stand on his own feet. Not on Samy Vellu’s or his son Vell Paari. May God Bless MIC.
about 2 years ago
Segaran,
You say that kedah ans is licking samy’s hand. it takes one licker to identify another licker – your forgot that i guess.
You should just be focus on the issues not attacking on the personality. Grow up.
about 2 years ago
Encik Iskandar Johan,
Yang menyertai parti baru itu, kebanyakkan daripada mereka adalah ahli dari parti pembangkang and mungkin dari NGO yang lain. Keahlian MIC lebih daripada 600,000 masih seti bersama parti.
Kita tak menyalahkan orang lain, MIC tak pernah mengaku tiada kelemahan, kami sedar ada kelemahan. Dan kami dalam proses peraturan semula dan membaiki kelemahan tersebut.
Nescaya masyarakat india akan kembali kepada kami kerana perjuangan kami ikhlas
Saya tidak menafikan ada segelintir daripada profesional india tidak membantu, tetapi bilangannya kecil, ramai golongan profesional india membantu kaum mereka sendiri, ada di antara mereka menjadi ahli MIC, ada pula dalam PPP dan juga GERAKAN malah ada juga golongan profesional india dalam parti pembangkan yang turut membantu.
MIC sendiri telah mengujudkan dana untuk pendidikan dan di beri kepada semua rakyat malaysia yang memerlukan bantuan, selain daripada itu, kita juga ada dana untuk bantuan kebajikkan.
Walau bagaimana pun, saya akan ambil cadangan yang di beri oleh tuan.
Terima kasih atas ucapan deepavali, kalau ada masa singgahlah untuk sambutan rumah terbuka MIC di PWTC pada 17hb Oktober 2009 bermula pada pukul 10 pagi.
about 2 years ago
DGP, do u know why all this happen to MIC although a lot of refresh and boost givens to the party leadership and members? It’s all (dissatisfaction)can be removed juzt by simple action ‘ask our presi to actively retire from politics’. Let him to guide ‘as he claimed that the leaders are not fit yet for presidency’. You know how much are people hates him, he make our party alwayz in trouble. I do understand and respect his contribution to the society but can we pretend like blind? There is a lot of problems cause from/by him such as maika, overdue leadership, decrease on community equity, poverty, currently mied and aimst and so on. I didnt blame him 100% but he should carry the responsibility. O god… He act like nothing happen to our community. Please take over the leadership from him… We need a new ideology for party and community. If we failed to do so, sure we will lost our identity as MIC. Thank you.
about 2 years ago
you made it sound like MIC is some sort of religion or God.
The fact that it is not, and that people’s belief towards a political system changes according to time, happenings and circumstances.
MIC is losing its grip among Indians, and it is up to the party to do something about it.
Not improving means losing out to the opposition.
The younger generation wouldn’t bother about the government being the longest and most experienced ruling coalition, but rather on a fair and just government, willing to learn and improve.
It is no longer for barisan to be like an overfed elephant, but to be lean and mean to face the challenges coming. It is the only way for it to remain relevant to the community.
about 2 years ago
Segaran,
I think ur gone mad.Are you hang over after had whisky with Dato Subra? If Dato Subra is a capable leader then he should have win the election.He thinks by paying RM300 to the models he can gain votes from the delegates?
Plz tell him that the delegates want change in MIC in a good way. Not Change in MIC in a cheap way.
1st if can u go and try to help 10 poor Indians to get welfare help atleast.If not just shut ur bloody mouth and u dont have the bloody right to talk bout Samy Vellu.
about 2 years ago
Iskandar Johan
Menubuhkan parti politik baru bukan bermakna untuk meolong rakyat.dan untuk pengetahuan encik Iskandar, Makkal Sakhti mmg anti org Melayu (UMNO) masa mula2. Tp x tau skrg knp mrk nak join BN.So jgn nak sokong Makkal Sakthi.Pg lah tolong orang UMNO.
about 2 years ago
MIC is not people’s power but it is samy vellu’s power. Palanivel sir, you should know that the mic party is no more relevant these days. The support for the party has been diluted because of the current leadership of the party. It is not functioning like an organizational party but it is a party which is controlled by certain individuals like samy vellu. Take a look at MCA. They held an EGM to discuss the validity of sacking Dato seri chua soi lek from the party. Finally they sack both chua soi lek and dato seri ong tee keat from the party. This is a clear indication that the party is representing the interest of the Chinese community. When MIC is going to represent the interest of the Indian community?Sir you should not talk about past histories because there is no time to look backwards. People, especially we Indians should be moving forward to improve ourselves in this country. If u say that mic is the people power, then u should work hard to garner the indian votes in this country. Remember sir, Indians in the country represent 22% of voting rights. What if these people doesn’t vote for BN? You itself also living under the shadows of samy vellu. Please don’t talk something which is no more relevant nowadays
about 2 years ago
We should always make our comments rationally and without emotion. Words used to be polite in order to gain respect from other readers. Beware, many youngsters are also reading commenmts made. Leadership change is already in the process and one need to be given enough time to make that transition. MIC is still relevant and is able to gain support and of course some changes are required in some area. The party have been contributing to the community continuesly and AIMST University, TAFE College, govt cabinet positions, tamil school development, revision materials to all tamil school to prepare students for UPSR, educational loans and grants via MIED etc are the party’s course of action. Off course, some areas of failure has to recognised particularly the Maika matter. In any case, not all of us or organisations will be successful in everything we do, in this case Maika is the failed area. Otherwise, the party is still in the limelight, look at the interest shown by the community in the last party election. MIC is still very much alive.
The BN leadership is blaming lost of Indian support and need more parties and NGOs to support BN. Question is why only Indian parties and NGOs? The Malay support for UMNO is also at the worst level? We lost 5 states, mostly states with Malay majority. Why not form new Malay based parties and NGOs and encourage them to join for membership in BN as alternative to UMNO? Why does Indians fall in the trap to further divide the coommunity?
We need to look into areas on how to unite the community and not to further divide. I hope bloggers and those who respond will give constructive ideas particularly to Dato G. Palanivel for him to take into consideration in his action plan for the future. Thank you.
about 2 years ago
Samy vellu must go. Why he want to stay as president for so long time of period. Don’t compare him with mahatir or ling liong sik bcos both of them stepped down already but Samy Vellu stil stay as president. Ask anyone with a reasonable thought will tell you he’s a crazy power guy. Don’t deny just bcos ure trained to live in denial. Excuse like there is still so much to do for the Indian community is not accepted. Samy Vellu not god. But if money is everything then samy is god bcos he’s very rich and yes he help alot of poor people and Indian temple with donation of money. But money come from where? He sell thosai ?? He work part time as temple priest?? The money is from the people and people deserve to get it back in return. Put any tom dick n harry in MIC and give him road transport minister post , trust me even he will be a god for people bcos he will have alot of money to be given as donation to get fame be it he’s sincere or not . So please don’t put Samy at the level where people put god. He’s a normal human being with alot of accusation of being corrupted. True or not I don’t know. But for maika ? And also for vell paari to buy actress a condo to be a guarantor in taking her car loan and also to pay for her brother education is that helping Indian community so Indian can be sucessful or is that taking advantage of ur financial capability that he gain for being samy vellu president mic selama bertahun tahun aka tuhan Hindu dulu. Makkal sakti if want to co-operate with bn should just join mic and najib should know that.
about 2 years ago
bcos MiC is part of BN. So for the makkal sakti president to say he wants to join BN bcos BN is doing alot now for the Indian community raises a question over his intention. Does he really see a light in the dark tunnel through Najib 1 Malaysia vision or does he see an opportunity to gain a political fame and personal benefit by planning to join BN. General election 2008 the makkal sakti was behind the pakatan and many believe they played a very important role in determining the seats won by pakatan. After the political tsunami not even 2 years the Makkal sakti said the pakatan has done nothing much for the Indian. Maybe the pakatan need more time or maybe makkal sakti was right . And now all the attention is back to BN. But can there be two Indian based party in one coalition? BN with makkal sakti and Mic? Najib will face tough time bcos of there is GE where Indian candidate to be placed then both of the parties will claim they have better chance to win and more conflicts will take place. As for makkal sakti is formed after breaking from their other leaders in the Hindraf group. For me , if hindraf leaders were really sincere in helping the Indians they should not have any political differences bcos their aim is one which is to help the Indians but why the leaders couldn’t be one and expect all the Indians to unite under one party. For me all is crazy power and they just want to be the sole hero for the Indians so they see their other leaders as threat to them therefore different political ideas are being given leading to formation of a new party and breaking of the group. Sad but that’s true.
about 2 years ago
my wish is that one day 1malaysia will be realistic and practiced by all the malaysians from govt to the people working as one Malaysia and not UMNO for Malay , MIC for Indians , MCA for Chinese but BN for 1malaysia. UMNO , MIC and MCA do try their best to work together but indirectly they promote racism and their members act as double headed snake. In UMNO assembly , one UMNO member with high note of voice filled with all the spirit that are born within the person and without any fear and consideration openly will give racist remark like ‘we malay must stay united to compete with other races’ and talk about issue where the Malay rights are challenged ‘ how dare the Indians and Chinese question our rights , tell them to go back to India and china ‘ but then in BN assembly and any other assembly of different party within the coalition the same person will say ‘ we malaysians must stay united be it Malay , Chinese or Indian to face the challenges from the world and compete with other developed countries’ and visit each other to wish them greetigs on their raya. It’s so fake. Why must they practice this? In a way I feel BN is promoting racism in this country and the same goes to pakatan bcos PAS is for Islam , PKR claims to be multiracial but always about Anwar and dap mostly Chinese and controlled by lim and Singh father and son company. That’s why I choose not to vote . Not even one party deserve my vote
about 2 years ago
congrat’s Dato…
im happy with your fast respons, i hope as leader for our community you will do more things faster and not wait thing’s gone out of our hand… MIED, AIMST n Tafe are only our tools which left for us to develop in Education system, we have to create more and more educationisnt and professionals to make our society educated and develop true this modern era, be brave to defent it as what done by Swami Vivekannanda to introduce Hinduism in western country and now our Hinduism is well grown Western country, as predicted by western scholars within 50-100years incoming Hinduism will lead the Human spirituality, we in malaysia shall prepare to lead also!!!, we have our basic tools such as MIED,AIMST in education system and we need a good stable Tools for our Economic and Social growth, as new leader please plan and work to find that important tool for our future generation… we indians youths and me Personally support you Dato!!!, please do some change for us now u the only hope!!! or the balance left will need to support opposition!!! Valga Valamudan!! Vetri Nithchayam!!! Hari om
about 2 years ago
humanity should come first.. Hinduism promotes humanity but humanity doesn’t promote Hinduism or any other race.. But humanity does promote equality , justice and fair mankind. Don’t be racist.
about 2 years ago
Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?