MIC President Datuk G. Palanivel said all the individuals quit the party at their own will after realising that their struggles for DAP were not worthwhile.
"They claimed that the party had made promises but failed to fulfill any, even when they were facing problems. They also told me that whatever assistance they had received was only from Barisan Nasional (BN) and MIC," he told reporters after meeting the Indian community here Sunday.
He added that a representative of the group had submitted their application forms to join MIC.
Palanivel said their decision showed that the government was always people centric and true to its 'People First, Performance Now' concept.
Among them was former Teluk Indah DAP chief D. Sampunathan, 52, who said he had been with the DAP for the past 20 years but since DAP took over Penang, their leaders had become big headed.
"Since DAP's win, the leaders have forgotten the voters, including me, although I have been with the party for a long time. All the promises made were not fulfilled," said Sampunathan who was disappointed with the DAP leaders.
Bagan Dalam State Assemblyman A. Tanasekharan's Special Assistant R. Lily, 46, who was also among those who quit the party said she decided to quit because she could not face the people in her constituency because the promises made earlier were not fulfilled.
"During the campaign they (DAP) had promised to help the Indian community in Bagan Dalam, but until now nothing has been done and the people have started asking me.
"When I asked the leaders, they said there was no allocation yet, so we will have to wait. However, these same leaders enjoy a luxurious lifestyle while we continue to suffer," said Lily.
Another member, A. Vasan, 51, alleged that DAP was only fighting for the well-being of the Chinese and not the Indians, although they (Indians) had supported the party.
"DAP is not a party for all, we do not need such a party. We need a party like BN that can look after the welfare of all races," he said.
Meanwhile, Palanivel said the MIC has been meeting the people on the ground to prepare its election machinery to face the next general election.
"MIC is working very hard to ensure victory for BN. We are ready to face the election," he said.
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