By RK Anand and G Vinod - Free Malaysia Today,KUALA LUMPUR: MIC central working committee (CWC) members KP Samy and G Kumar Amman have been sacked from the party, according to sources.
They told FMT that MIC president S Samy Vellu invoked his presidential powers to expel the two leaders this morning.
This brings the total sackings in MIC over the past few days to three, with former Youth deputy chief V Mugilan being the first to be shown the exit last week.
KP Samy and Kumar Amman had publicly come out to support Mugilan over his call on Samy Vellu to step down by the year-end.
Mugilan has also unveiled a campaign, called "Gerakan Anti-Samy Vellu", to press for the veteran politician's exit from power.
'President has to make a stand'
Meanwhile, a source close to the president said: “The two have acted in a manner detrimental to the party's interests, and the president has to make a stand.”
The source said Samy Vellu has already revealed his retirement date and wants to ensure that he hands over a stable and united party to his deputy G Palanivel next year.
Letter to expel KP Samy
“He has made up his mind. He will destroy those who attempt to destroy the party,” he added.
Contacted later, KP Samy told FMT that he had received a letter sacking him from the party. "I will hold a press conference tomorrow," said the CWC member, who is closely aligned to Samy Vellu's nemesis and former deputy S Subramaniam.
KP Samy also said he was informed that the president and his deputy were not on the same page regarding the latest sackings, and a heated argument had taken place between the duo.
Both Samy Vellu and Palanivel could not be reached for comment.
The party constitution requires the president to consult his deputy before sacking any member.
Kumar Amman also told FMT that he has not received any letter.
A senior MIC leader, who declined to be named, said: "We heard that the letters have been issued but we are not sure if they will be sent. There could be a change of heart."
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