All eyes are now on the BN to endorse the Hindraf blueprint paving the way for Hindraf to finally lead the Indians out of their misery.
COMMENT
Its more than 20 days now that Hindraf supremo P Waythamoorthy has gone on hunger viratham (hunger strike) and many have been following his divine thoughts throughout the period.
Yes, it is noble of him to go on a hunger strike for the marginalised Indians in this country, and many hopes that something good will eventually come out of it.
Lately, he has called upon Indians to perform a ‘strategic abstention’ from voting in the 13th general election. According to him, the Indian vote is valuable and should never be given away for free.
Neither coalition is willing to endorse the Hindraf blueprint, so why should the Indians be silly enough to endorse either one of them?
Whoever wins is not going to make a difference, as Indians will continue to lose; so it is very sensible of Waythamoorthy to express the truth.
Many Malaysians have questioned Hindraf’s stand on the issue, and a few things come to mind.
Hindraf is asking for RM4.5 billion a year for five years to be channelled towards the alleviation of the Indian plight.
In addition, they have asked for 10 parliament and 8 state seats, so that Hindraf leaders can serve the Indians better.
Although the question of money can be discussed, seat allocations to Hindraf are a sensitive issue and something that is next to impossible for both coalitions to agree on.
Most of the seat allocations are finalised and divided equally among the leaders of the coalition. It would be difficult for them to sacrifice so many seats even for such a good cause.
Hindraf promises of a better tomorrow
Waythamoorthy is no doubt a political maverick of sorts. His attempt to sue the British government for 4 trillion pounds and promising every Indian born in Malaysia a sum of one million pounds has endeared many Indians to his courage and valour.
Although, it has been quiet lately on the issue and the promise of making every Indian a millionaire in this country, many Indians have not given up hope.
Indians still support Hindraf for standing up to the government for sidelining them and marginalising them for half a century, after being abandoned by the British to this God forsaken peninsular.
DAP leader Lim Kit Siang’s prediction of the fall of seven states to Pakatan Rakyat in the next election would remain a dream if Indians refused to go to the polls.
It is sad that although Pakatan may emerge a clear winner, it would fail if the kingmakers (Indians) refuse to participate in the polls.
However, a ‘strategic abstention’ may pose another grave danger to our Malaysian democracy. Statistics have indicated that many pro-opposition Indians would not take heed of Hindraf’s noble call to abstain, and nearly 50 percent of Indians would still go to the polls to support Pakatan.
That leaves the other 50 percent abstaining from the voting process, which will affect Barisan Nasional’s chances to garner a simple minority. In fact, it would blow BN’s only hope in many strategic seats, and BN may fall like skittles.
That would be a very serious blunder, as a democratic Malaysia still needs a strong opposition in the form of BN.
Besides, it will be a double blow for the MIC as they will be totally decimated. What would become of the MIC if the other half heeds Hindraf’s call to abstain from voting?
It is time we heed our beloved prime minister’s call for Nambikei. Najib Tun Razak has done wonders for the Indians unlike other prime ministers in the past, according to the MIC, and it would not do well now to rock the boat again.
Hindraf must exercise restrain in such times of tribulation. BN needs a lifeline and so does MIC. It would be sad to see them disappear into the annals of history, just because of some hiccups from the great Hindraf.
And if BN goes down, who is going to fend for the poor Indians? Ananda?!! Waythamoorthy and Hindraf should give some credit to BN for giving him back his passport and allowing unrestricted entry back to Malaysia and for recognizing Hindraf as a legitimate NGO.
Even MIC has entertained the thought of working with Hindraf, so Hindraf should cool down and weigh their extensive options.
Pakatan is a deadwood
It is clear that Pakatan is still reeling from the euphoria of potentially attaining Putrajaya with the capture of not less than seven states, and they are not in a proper state of mind to kneel down to Hindraf’s demands.
Why in the first place did Hindraf side with Pakatan and cause BN to be denied a two thirds victory?
If Hindraf has sided with the government back in 2007 and a landslide victory for BN in 2008, Hindraf leaders would be sitting pretty tight by now enjoying the perks of government while there would be no more Indian plight.
Waythamoorthy would have spent four years of his precious life alleviating the Indian plight instead
of going into exile. But all is not lost.
BN has promised to study the matter and give it greater thought and a 5-point blueprint isn’t that hard for BN to endorse.
Most important, BN must be given a lifeline to regain its two-thirds mandate, as the future of this country is at stake. Indians too would benefit as they always had since Malaysia became independent.
If BN loses, not only would the Indians lose out, but the millions of foreigners like the Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, Filipinos, Thais and Myanmarese would lose their livelihood as Pakatan has insisted to deport them in a feeble attempt to save Malaysian jobs.
Malaysians of Malay and Chinese descent should support Hindraf’s blueprint for the sake of the marginalised Indians who are worse of than their counterparts. By endorsing Hindraf, it would lead the way for Malays, Chinese, Indians, East Malaysians and foreign immigrants to live in peace and prosperity and share the cake.
Don’t trust Pakatan
Pakatan should not be allowed to govern as their nationalistic policies for a Malaysian Malaysia would cause the races to lose their identities and their culture. It would also be a sin to identify each other by race and religion. We may even lose our mother tongue one day.
Under Pakatan there would be no more supreme race and no more NEP. Everyone would have to work doubly hard to earn a living. Everything else would be cheaper from cars, toll and petrol; so how are Malaysian entrepreneurs going to profit from so much competition?
That is why there is good basis as to why BN has warned against changing our government. Hindraf can play a big role to ensure that Malaysia remains in good hands and at the same time ensure that the Indians would no longer be marginalised.
All eyes are now on the BN to endorse the Hindraf blueprint paving the way for Hindraf to finally lead the Indians out of their misery.
Malaysians should join hands and endorse Hindraf for its wonderful cause instead of pouring unwarranted criticism.
Tour consultant, sports pilot and naturalist Iskandar Dzulkarnain has been writing a few years now. He particularly enjoys writing satires. He is a FMT columnist.
COMMENT
Its more than 20 days now that Hindraf supremo P Waythamoorthy has gone on hunger viratham (hunger strike) and many have been following his divine thoughts throughout the period.Yes, it is noble of him to go on a hunger strike for the marginalised Indians in this country, and many hopes that something good will eventually come out of it.
Lately, he has called upon Indians to perform a ‘strategic abstention’ from voting in the 13th general election. According to him, the Indian vote is valuable and should never be given away for free.
Neither coalition is willing to endorse the Hindraf blueprint, so why should the Indians be silly enough to endorse either one of them?
Whoever wins is not going to make a difference, as Indians will continue to lose; so it is very sensible of Waythamoorthy to express the truth.
Many Malaysians have questioned Hindraf’s stand on the issue, and a few things come to mind.
Hindraf is asking for RM4.5 billion a year for five years to be channelled towards the alleviation of the Indian plight.
In addition, they have asked for 10 parliament and 8 state seats, so that Hindraf leaders can serve the Indians better.
Although the question of money can be discussed, seat allocations to Hindraf are a sensitive issue and something that is next to impossible for both coalitions to agree on.
Most of the seat allocations are finalised and divided equally among the leaders of the coalition. It would be difficult for them to sacrifice so many seats even for such a good cause.
Hindraf promises of a better tomorrow
Waythamoorthy is no doubt a political maverick of sorts. His attempt to sue the British government for 4 trillion pounds and promising every Indian born in Malaysia a sum of one million pounds has endeared many Indians to his courage and valour.
Although, it has been quiet lately on the issue and the promise of making every Indian a millionaire in this country, many Indians have not given up hope.
Indians still support Hindraf for standing up to the government for sidelining them and marginalising them for half a century, after being abandoned by the British to this God forsaken peninsular.
DAP leader Lim Kit Siang’s prediction of the fall of seven states to Pakatan Rakyat in the next election would remain a dream if Indians refused to go to the polls.
It is sad that although Pakatan may emerge a clear winner, it would fail if the kingmakers (Indians) refuse to participate in the polls.
However, a ‘strategic abstention’ may pose another grave danger to our Malaysian democracy. Statistics have indicated that many pro-opposition Indians would not take heed of Hindraf’s noble call to abstain, and nearly 50 percent of Indians would still go to the polls to support Pakatan.
That leaves the other 50 percent abstaining from the voting process, which will affect Barisan Nasional’s chances to garner a simple minority. In fact, it would blow BN’s only hope in many strategic seats, and BN may fall like skittles.
That would be a very serious blunder, as a democratic Malaysia still needs a strong opposition in the form of BN.
Besides, it will be a double blow for the MIC as they will be totally decimated. What would become of the MIC if the other half heeds Hindraf’s call to abstain from voting?
It is time we heed our beloved prime minister’s call for Nambikei. Najib Tun Razak has done wonders for the Indians unlike other prime ministers in the past, according to the MIC, and it would not do well now to rock the boat again.
Hindraf must exercise restrain in such times of tribulation. BN needs a lifeline and so does MIC. It would be sad to see them disappear into the annals of history, just because of some hiccups from the great Hindraf.
And if BN goes down, who is going to fend for the poor Indians? Ananda?!! Waythamoorthy and Hindraf should give some credit to BN for giving him back his passport and allowing unrestricted entry back to Malaysia and for recognizing Hindraf as a legitimate NGO.
Even MIC has entertained the thought of working with Hindraf, so Hindraf should cool down and weigh their extensive options.
Pakatan is a deadwood
It is clear that Pakatan is still reeling from the euphoria of potentially attaining Putrajaya with the capture of not less than seven states, and they are not in a proper state of mind to kneel down to Hindraf’s demands.
Why in the first place did Hindraf side with Pakatan and cause BN to be denied a two thirds victory?
If Hindraf has sided with the government back in 2007 and a landslide victory for BN in 2008, Hindraf leaders would be sitting pretty tight by now enjoying the perks of government while there would be no more Indian plight.
Waythamoorthy would have spent four years of his precious life alleviating the Indian plight instead
of going into exile. But all is not lost.BN has promised to study the matter and give it greater thought and a 5-point blueprint isn’t that hard for BN to endorse.
Most important, BN must be given a lifeline to regain its two-thirds mandate, as the future of this country is at stake. Indians too would benefit as they always had since Malaysia became independent.
If BN loses, not only would the Indians lose out, but the millions of foreigners like the Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, Filipinos, Thais and Myanmarese would lose their livelihood as Pakatan has insisted to deport them in a feeble attempt to save Malaysian jobs.
Malaysians of Malay and Chinese descent should support Hindraf’s blueprint for the sake of the marginalised Indians who are worse of than their counterparts. By endorsing Hindraf, it would lead the way for Malays, Chinese, Indians, East Malaysians and foreign immigrants to live in peace and prosperity and share the cake.
Don’t trust Pakatan
Pakatan should not be allowed to govern as their nationalistic policies for a Malaysian Malaysia would cause the races to lose their identities and their culture. It would also be a sin to identify each other by race and religion. We may even lose our mother tongue one day.
Under Pakatan there would be no more supreme race and no more NEP. Everyone would have to work doubly hard to earn a living. Everything else would be cheaper from cars, toll and petrol; so how are Malaysian entrepreneurs going to profit from so much competition?
That is why there is good basis as to why BN has warned against changing our government. Hindraf can play a big role to ensure that Malaysia remains in good hands and at the same time ensure that the Indians would no longer be marginalised.
All eyes are now on the BN to endorse the Hindraf blueprint paving the way for Hindraf to finally lead the Indians out of their misery.
Malaysians should join hands and endorse Hindraf for its wonderful cause instead of pouring unwarranted criticism.
Tour consultant, sports pilot and naturalist Iskandar Dzulkarnain has been writing a few years now. He particularly enjoys writing satires. He is a FMT columnist.
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