KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 – Outraged supporters of Datuk S. Subramaniam mobbed him as he made his way out of the Putra World Trade Centre hall tonight, even before the official results of today’s MIC elections were announced.
“I accept the results, the delegates have spoken.” he said, although he expected to win and expressed shock at being defeated by incumbent deputy president Datuk G. Palanivel.
Subramaniam said the prime minister had given the delegates a clear message to unite the party but today’s results were “for the benefit of one man”.
It was clear he was referring to his foe, party president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu.
His supporters, some who were wailing and others teary eyed, were heard shouting for him to join PKR.
However he told supporters to remain calm and give him time.
“I will make an announcement after a short break.” he said and refused to say if he was leaving the party.
Subramaniam said he was ready to face the music for mounting a challenge against the president’s candidate.
“The president can do what he wants. “ he said, adding he was ready to face disciplinary action or expulsion.
Subramanian also claimed that money politics was used during the elections, adding that this had come out in the press but nothing had been done.
Some 200 supporters, visibly upset, continued to expressed their despair over his defeat as he made his way to his car before driving off.
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