PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Former Selangor MIC Youth chief P. Subramaniam will contest for the vice-presidency in the upcoming MIC election on Sept 22.
Subramaniam, who announced his candidacy here today, said he had decided to do so after he received grassroots support who had voiced their concern and wanted more young blood injected into the party in line with its rejuvenation efforts.
He was also confident that with his 26 years' experience in politics and deep understanding of the MIC and Indians' struggles, he would be able to work with the leadership and bring changes to the community.
"The time for young leaders has come, and I believe that president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu will need a team of leaders who can work tirelessly to serve and unite the community," he said at a news conference.
Samy Vellu had endorsed three candidates -- Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam, Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk M.Saravan and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk S.K Devamany -- for the post.
Two more candidates, businessman S.K Bala of Johor and V. Ragu Moorthy from Selangor are expected to join in the race.
When asked about his chances in contesting against the president's men, P.Subramaniam said:
"At the moment, the community needs leaders who are vocal, independent and knowledgeable. What MIC needs now are not yes men, but wise men who are able to work for the betterment of the community and to revamp the party and unite the Indians."
On whether his decision to contest would get approval from the president, he said : "He has not said that he supports, nor has he stopped me from contesting. So I am taking this as a blessing from him for me to go ahead."
At the event, Subramaniam also launched his website www.psubramaniam.com.my.
Subramaniam, who announced his candidacy here today, said he had decided to do so after he received grassroots support who had voiced their concern and wanted more young blood injected into the party in line with its rejuvenation efforts.
He was also confident that with his 26 years' experience in politics and deep understanding of the MIC and Indians' struggles, he would be able to work with the leadership and bring changes to the community.
"The time for young leaders has come, and I believe that president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu will need a team of leaders who can work tirelessly to serve and unite the community," he said at a news conference.
Samy Vellu had endorsed three candidates -- Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam, Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk M.Saravan and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk S.K Devamany -- for the post.
Two more candidates, businessman S.K Bala of Johor and V. Ragu Moorthy from Selangor are expected to join in the race.
When asked about his chances in contesting against the president's men, P.Subramaniam said:
"At the moment, the community needs leaders who are vocal, independent and knowledgeable. What MIC needs now are not yes men, but wise men who are able to work for the betterment of the community and to revamp the party and unite the Indians."
On whether his decision to contest would get approval from the president, he said : "He has not said that he supports, nor has he stopped me from contesting. So I am taking this as a blessing from him for me to go ahead."
At the event, Subramaniam also launched his website www.psubramaniam.com.my.
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