Source : Malaysiakini
Come Jan 20, more than 15,000 MIC members and supporters will gather in Kuala Lumpur to show their support for Barisan Nasional (BN) and Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
According to MIC president S Samy Vellu, the gathering, to be held at the Cheras Badminton Stadium, would be the first in a series of gatherings throughout the country aimed at bolstering the party's strength and support for BN ahead of the coming general election.
He said besides Abdullah, who is also BN chairperson, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will also be invited to the gathering.
"Similar meetings will be held in all the states in stages," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Samy Vellu said the prime minister would also deliver an important address at the Jan 20 gathering.
"The prime minister is expected to emphasise the importance of staying united in a multiracial and multireligious country," he added.
He said the gatherings were also aimed at explaining to party members and the Indian community the struggles, achievements and challenges confronting the community to send a loud and clear message to the opposition that the Indian community would always stand solidly behind the BN.
Samy Vellu said MIC members were united in thwarting attempts by certain quarters to stir up racial and religious issues for their own political agenda.
Opposition slammed
He expressed disgust at some opposition parties for using Hindu temples to flare up racial and religious issues.....
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Thursday, January 3, 2008
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