'MIC failed the community'

A former MIC man and once close associate of party president S Samy Vellu said that the Indian community must realise that the party has failed to elevate their socio-economic status"What is the party’s results after more than 60 years of existence? What has it done with such a success that everyone is so proud of," asked the former division leader from Kepong.He said the main problem with the party is Samy Vellu, who has been at the helm since 1979.

"He wants to do everything on his own. He alone can’t solve the problems of the Indians in this country," said the 47-year-old architect who used to be employed in Samy Vellu’s management consultancy firm in 1989."And the other thing is that there is no vision and proper implementation in whatever he wants to achieve for the community."He has not trained his team of leaders to do anything, thus it’s only all that he says and it ends there," he added.

"Firstly Hindraf is not the reason for the the anger in the community. It merely triggered what was already simmering"What took him and the party so long to identify these issues?" asked Muguntha who is also the president of the Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry."Did they have to wait for Hindraf to act?" And even when they outlined the issues, they have not come out with a proper blueprint in achieving anything positive," he added.

"I have personal knowledge of the party not being interested in solving the financial problems of the small traders in Selangor in early 2000. It did not come to their aid when they were suffering from the clutches of the illegal money lenders, neither did it do anything to get them micro-credit loans," he added.He also said Samy Vellu had the tendency to surround himself with people who do not question him. As a result, he said it was these ‘yes men’ who were promoted into party positions and many capable educated persons being sidelined.

"Who said the country would collapse if we vote in the opposition? Don’t believe in all that spin."Look at India. See how often the ruling party changes but the country has not gone backwards. In fact it is seeing rapid development," he added.Likewise, he said Malaysia too would be able to continue with its growth if it was ruled by the opposition."Think wisely and vote for people with vision," he added.

I say : Hmmm..i guess we kinda knew this earlier. But at least should give some concern now. True, think...

Source : www.malaysiakini.com