COMMENT Can the change in leadership restore lost grounds and confidence? Will the change in leadership propel changes within MIC?
What is in store for the MIC is yet to be seen. The future is uncertain.
However, it must be noted that the mere changes in leadership alone will not cause the regaining of support from the people. The leadership must possess the ability to comprehend and address critical issues and completely must stop and/or refrain from making rhetoric statements and remarks.
The people must be given utter priority at all times. The old fashioned administration must be discarded.
The new leadership must be capable and must begin to lay the foundations establishing a reputation for competence which are the necessary pre-requisites in re-writing the journey of MIC.
MIC being the only pulse of the indian community today is a serious misconception. While it is undeniable that MIC once championed the cause of the Indian community but not anymore.
Today, our political landscape has changed and almost all political parties have become voter-friendly and responsive to the general public needs.
To ensure sustainability and continuity in politics it is imperative for every political party to work in the best interest of the people.
Whatever plans MIC may have in store for its members and the Indian community in general, it must be followed diligently for supporters and members cannot anymore be hypnotised by any political party including the MIC and there is no room for arrogance.
If they are keen to gain popular mandate then they must be responsible and responsive in politics and proceed on the premise of community not individualism.
They must deliver on pledges and possess principles and values. They must embrace critics and not fear or shy away from them.
While politics is on everyone's mind today, any victory at the 13th general election is not going to be easy. But with total accountability, transparency, sincerity, good faith, newer ideas and proper strategy it will ensure the overwhelming victory of any political party regardless of their political ideology.
It is cardinal that such political parties who are keen to serve the people and state must reach out to the people and win their hearts and not their anger, hate and frustration.
In the case of the new boys we hope to see the change.
R Kengadharan is a former ISA detainee who was nabbed for his role in Hindraf.
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