SHAH ALAM, Sept 16 – The MIC remains a party with the strength to defend the welfare of the Indian community in this country, said MIC president Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran.
He said that although the party no longer holds power with its leaders not having any positions in the Cabinet, it is widely recognised for its importance and contributions to the community.
“Today, we don’t hold any government positions or power like before, but are we not still standing tall?
“Why is there concern and doubt among us about the party’s capabilities? Even the parties in power acknowledge and recognise us,“ he said when delivering his keynote address at the 78th MIC Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday.
The meeting, officiated by Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, was attended by 1,480 delegates, 100 members each from the youth and women’s wings, and 177 observers.
Vigneswaran said that to this day, the MIC continues to stand with dignity and a clear agenda.
“To date, no other party has raised the issues faced by the Indian community besides MIC, and it is our responsibility (as party members) to work together to gain their trust,“ he said.
