PORT DICKSON, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said on Friday he is pleased with the presence of more than 2,000 people, mostly from the local Indian community at the party's Deepavali open house here last night.
He said it reflected the support of the Indian community towards the Barisan Nasional (BN) ahead of Sunday's by-election in the Bagan Pinang constituency, near here.
"We did not expect such a huge turnout but we were well-prepared," he told Bernama here.
The open house, held at the Sua Betong estate here, was graced by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
In his speech, Muhyiddin said the gathering was a success and congratulated the MIC.
Also present were Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, BN candidate Tan Sri Isa Samad, top MIC leaders, Gerakan deputy president Datuk Chan Ko Yuan and Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president Puan Sri Jayashree Pandithan.
Before addressing the audience, the deputy prime minister accompanied by Mohamad, Isa, Samy Vellu and other top MIC leaders took to the stage to be photographed and later garlanded by several local MIC branch chairmen.
Samy Vellu said most of the Indians who attended the open house were from the four estates in the Bagan Pinang constituency and many were voters.
"We are encouraged by their presence and value their support," he said.
He also said that that the MIC would work extra hard to woo more Indian voters until the campaign period ends at midnight tomorrow.
The MIC was confident of delivering the Indian votes to the BN, he said. "Our feedback is that the Indians are back with us (the BN)."
The "Najib factor" has given the Indians a new hope, he said, referring to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
He said it reflected the support of the Indian community towards the Barisan Nasional (BN) ahead of Sunday's by-election in the Bagan Pinang constituency, near here.
"We did not expect such a huge turnout but we were well-prepared," he told Bernama here.
The open house, held at the Sua Betong estate here, was graced by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
In his speech, Muhyiddin said the gathering was a success and congratulated the MIC.
Also present were Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, BN candidate Tan Sri Isa Samad, top MIC leaders, Gerakan deputy president Datuk Chan Ko Yuan and Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president Puan Sri Jayashree Pandithan.
Before addressing the audience, the deputy prime minister accompanied by Mohamad, Isa, Samy Vellu and other top MIC leaders took to the stage to be photographed and later garlanded by several local MIC branch chairmen.
Samy Vellu said most of the Indians who attended the open house were from the four estates in the Bagan Pinang constituency and many were voters.
"We are encouraged by their presence and value their support," he said.
He also said that that the MIC would work extra hard to woo more Indian voters until the campaign period ends at midnight tomorrow.
The MIC was confident of delivering the Indian votes to the BN, he said. "Our feedback is that the Indians are back with us (the BN)."
The "Najib factor" has given the Indians a new hope, he said, referring to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
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