Attention to all http://www.25nov2007.blogspot.com/ readers,
From 1st February 2008,this blog will be published only in English and Malay.This is due to comments and responses that i recieve from some of the readers,who said they can't read tamil.To make things easy,I'm transfering all tamil posts to other blog, http://www.urimaipor.blogspot.com/.
Not to say i snub Tamil,cause I Love Tamil.This change is due to common observations.I feel that,a Tamil blog should be named in Tamil.For example,Satishkumar's blog http://www.olaichuvadi.blogspot.com/ All the content of the blog is in Tamil,just like the name.
'25nov2007' is a date which is symbolic for the Indians uprising for fight for the rights. So,i think it will be symbolic when we address certain issues to non-indians.And i think it will be easier to those indians who cant read tamil.(I hope they will learn Tamil asap,coz Tamil is our mothertongue wat?!)
Both blogs, http://www.25nov2007.blogspot.com/. and http://www.urimaipor.blogspot.com/ is dedicated to HINDRAF5.So keep support my blogs,as you all support Makkal Sakthi and HINDRAF.
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
2/2/08
Malaysian Indians in London Rallied to 10,Downing Street(Official Residence on British PM Gordon Brown)
Yesterday(1st February of 2008),as planned earlier,Malaysian Indians who resides in London gathered in front 10,Downing Street,Prime Minister Official Residence to stage a peaceful demonstration and submit a memorandum to British Prime Minster Mr.Gordon Brown.
Led by HINDRAF's founder&leader Mr.Waythamoorthy,about 300 Malaysian Indians(largely Tamils) gathered there.According to the news that earlier today we recieve from London,most of the demonstrators seen holding life size pictures of HINDRAF5 that detained under Malaysian Govt's draconian law ISA.And they were also holding banner which demand Britain PM's immediate intervence to settle the problem of Malaysian Indians.
Earlier,we had recieved some unconfirmed news that Mr.Brown himself will attend and accept the memorandum.But,during the demo,Mr.Gordon Brown has sent one of his personal assistant to accept the memorandum.Britain Police had permitted this demonstration and gave full co-operation to run this demonstration without any unwanted incident.(Malaysian Police have to learn so many things from them)
After the submission of memo to British PM officials,around 3pm local time,Malaysian Indians led by Mr.Waytha,gathered in front of High Commision of India in London.
There,they were warmly welcomed by the Indian High Commisioner for UK.4 of the represantives had met Indian High Commioner personally and we understand that Indian High Commisioner was happy to accept the memo,and stated his concern about Malaysian Indians.
The memorandum which submitted to Mr.Brown and Indian High Commisioner for UK containing detailed information about UMNO led Malaysian Govts atrocities against ethnic Indians in the country.The memo also containing detailed information of indirect ethnic cleansing that Malaysian govt is practising against ethnic Indians.The memo also pledged both Britain and Indian govt to pressure Malaysian Govt to release 5 HINDRAF leaders who were detained illegaly under draconian ISA law.
After the massive rally held on 25th November 2007,seems like world countries start to understand the rationale behind our struggles,and our fights.If international community didn't take immidiate actions,Malaysia can become another Sri Lanka,where Eelam Tamils stood up and fighting to seperate their nation.Continous marginalisation and supression had led Sri Lanka to long-time civil war which claimed about 80,000 lives.Sri Lanka which snubbed all the peaceful efforts by Eelam Tamils,is paying their price now.We hope Malaysian Govt(leadership) will be smart enough to settle our problem in peaceful ways,rather then any harsh ways.
The fight has begun,
We have thousands of rights to claim back,
We have just one life to sacrisfie!!
Makkal Sakthi Vellum!!
Change of language,and introduction of URIMAIPOR.
Attention to all http://www.25nov2007.blogspot.com/ readers,
From 1st February 2008,this blog will be published only in English and Malay.This is due to comments and responses that i recieve from some of the readers,who said they can't read tamil.To make things easy,I'm transfering all tamil posts to other blog, http://www.urimaipor.blogspot.com/.
Not to say i snub Tamil,cause I Love Tamil.This change is due to common observations.I feel that,a Tamil blog should be named in Tamil.For example,Satishkumar's blog http://www.olaichuvadi.blogspot.com/ All the content of the blog is in Tamil,just like the name.
'25nov2007' is a date which is symbolic for the Indians uprising for fight for the rights. So,i think it will be symbolic when we address certain issues to non-indians.And i think it will be easier to those indians who cant read tamil.(I hope they will learn Tamil asap,coz Tamil is our mothertongue wat?!)
Both blogs, http://www.25nov2007.blogspot.com/. and http://www.urimaipor.blogspot.com/ is dedicated to HINDRAF5.So keep support my blogs,as you all support Makkal Sakthi and HINDRAF.
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
From 1st February 2008,this blog will be published only in English and Malay.This is due to comments and responses that i recieve from some of the readers,who said they can't read tamil.To make things easy,I'm transfering all tamil posts to other blog, http://www.urimaipor.blogspot.com/.
Not to say i snub Tamil,cause I Love Tamil.This change is due to common observations.I feel that,a Tamil blog should be named in Tamil.For example,Satishkumar's blog http://www.olaichuvadi.blogspot.com/ All the content of the blog is in Tamil,just like the name.
'25nov2007' is a date which is symbolic for the Indians uprising for fight for the rights. So,i think it will be symbolic when we address certain issues to non-indians.And i think it will be easier to those indians who cant read tamil.(I hope they will learn Tamil asap,coz Tamil is our mothertongue wat?!)
Both blogs, http://www.25nov2007.blogspot.com/. and http://www.urimaipor.blogspot.com/ is dedicated to HINDRAF5.So keep support my blogs,as you all support Makkal Sakthi and HINDRAF.
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
BN acts to retain Indian votes.- The Straits Times of Singapore.
Retired teacher R Surendran, 58, is the sort of Malaysian Indian voter the ruling Barisan National (BN) coalition hopes to win over ahead of the next general election.He describes himself as someone who has long been grateful for the 29 years he spent in the civil service and the monthly pension he draws.
But his outlook changed on Nov 25 last year, when the government cracked down on the organisers of a demonstration protesting against alleged discrimination against Malaysia's Indian community.
"Now, I am not sure whether I will vote for the government any more," he said.
During the demonstration, protesters were dispersed by police using water cannon and tear-gas, and five of the organisers were detained under the Internal Security Act.
The situation has calmed, but the BN now has to deal with a possible fallout at the ballot box, with a general election expected by the end of March.
Aside from making Thaipusam a holiday - a move seen as an attempt to pacify the Hindu community - the government has also set up a high-powered committee to examine ways to end hardcore poverty among all races by 2010.
The opposition is ready to make the most of any discontent among Indian voters.
"Making Thaipusam a holiday doesn't solve things," said Democratic Action Party MP M Kulasegaran.
"What about the lack of education and economic opportunities for Indians? The government should do more."
Although there are no Indian-majority constituencies, 28 of Malaysia's 219 Parliamentary seats have more than 15 per cent Indian voters and almost all currently have BN representatives.
Political analyst Wong Chin Huat said that even though Indians make up a minority of voters, they could make a difference in deciding the winner in several constituencies.
"There are at least four Parliamentary seats that the ruling coalition is in danger of losing because there is a substantial number of Indian voters,"
Wong, a researcher with the National University of Malaysia, told The Straits Times.
They are Puchong in Selangor, Batu Kawan in Penang, Rasah in Negri Sembilan and Teluk Intan in Perak.
The Indians have traditionally been supportive of the government, whereas Malay and Chinese support for the BN has tended to swing.
The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), the only Indian party in the ruling coalition, is maintaining a brave front, saying it intends to turn the tide of discontent in the community before polling day.
"All MIC elected representatives have been told to intensify efforts to reach out to the people. It's time we pay even closer attention to the people's problems and explain government policies to them," party vice-president S Sothinathan told The Straits Times.
Political analyst Mr Wong said: "It will be an uphill battle for BN to win back the Indian support."
(Courtesy of www.mysinchew.com/node/6501 )
I wish to touch few points of the news,
First point is about the change of mind of long-time BN supporters.Indians were always loyal to BN since independence.But,now they're ready to change.Most of the Indians aware that HINDRAF's struggle is to win back all the rights that we lost in 50 years.And now Indians are united and ready to snub UMNO led BN goverment.Of course it does mean MIC is well.MIC is not stnding for Indians well-being,but always loyal to her UMNO boss.The blind support for BN is doesn't exist anymore,thanks to HINDRAF.Finally Malaysian Indians are awareful in politics.
The conclusion is,
MIC = Make Indians Cry.
Second point is about attempt to pacify Indians,with Public Holiday for Thaipusam,in FT.Even,a foreign press is aware of this cheap tactic,don't Malaysian Indians?
Does UMNO and gang believe that,Malaysian Indians are that fools to be fooled like this.Kula got it right,did FT Public Holiday will solve all our problems??
And formation of high-powered committee to eradicte povetry among all races.Seems like BN goverment wont admit that Indians were the worsen hit by hardcore-povetry.This shows that BN is not sincere to Indians.
So,cheap political stunts wont affect us anymore!!
Third point is about minority of Indians vote.Though we're minority voters,but we hold the trump that decide victory.Short saying,we were deciding factor for BN's win all these years.28 Parliament seats is decided by minority Indians.And strong 4 seats that require 100% Indians votes to win are Puchong,Rasah,Teluk Intan and Batu Kawan(my consituency).And we hold minimum 4 parliamentry seats in our hand,and the rest 24 seats need Indian voters to decide victories.
Time to prove our existence!!
And finally about Sothinathan's statement that,all MIC elected represantives had been told to reach the people.Where were MIC and this tight lip-locked elected represantives all this long??
Why want to reach out now??oh...Becuase election is too close......
But MIC leadership should understand that,after 25th November 2007,Indians are aware of everything and especially about MIC which make them cry.
MIC=Make Indian Cry for 50 years,after 50 years Indian will make MIC cry!!
So,coming election,Peoples Power will speak,
We can count the seats that BN will lose,
Cause Makkal Sakthi is not sell-out crowd!!
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
But his outlook changed on Nov 25 last year, when the government cracked down on the organisers of a demonstration protesting against alleged discrimination against Malaysia's Indian community.
"Now, I am not sure whether I will vote for the government any more," he said.
During the demonstration, protesters were dispersed by police using water cannon and tear-gas, and five of the organisers were detained under the Internal Security Act.
The situation has calmed, but the BN now has to deal with a possible fallout at the ballot box, with a general election expected by the end of March.
Aside from making Thaipusam a holiday - a move seen as an attempt to pacify the Hindu community - the government has also set up a high-powered committee to examine ways to end hardcore poverty among all races by 2010.
The opposition is ready to make the most of any discontent among Indian voters.
"Making Thaipusam a holiday doesn't solve things," said Democratic Action Party MP M Kulasegaran.
"What about the lack of education and economic opportunities for Indians? The government should do more."
Although there are no Indian-majority constituencies, 28 of Malaysia's 219 Parliamentary seats have more than 15 per cent Indian voters and almost all currently have BN representatives.
Political analyst Wong Chin Huat said that even though Indians make up a minority of voters, they could make a difference in deciding the winner in several constituencies.
"There are at least four Parliamentary seats that the ruling coalition is in danger of losing because there is a substantial number of Indian voters,"
Wong, a researcher with the National University of Malaysia, told The Straits Times.
They are Puchong in Selangor, Batu Kawan in Penang, Rasah in Negri Sembilan and Teluk Intan in Perak.
The Indians have traditionally been supportive of the government, whereas Malay and Chinese support for the BN has tended to swing.
The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), the only Indian party in the ruling coalition, is maintaining a brave front, saying it intends to turn the tide of discontent in the community before polling day.
"All MIC elected representatives have been told to intensify efforts to reach out to the people. It's time we pay even closer attention to the people's problems and explain government policies to them," party vice-president S Sothinathan told The Straits Times.
Political analyst Mr Wong said: "It will be an uphill battle for BN to win back the Indian support."
(Courtesy of www.mysinchew.com/node/6501 )
I wish to touch few points of the news,
First point is about the change of mind of long-time BN supporters.Indians were always loyal to BN since independence.But,now they're ready to change.Most of the Indians aware that HINDRAF's struggle is to win back all the rights that we lost in 50 years.And now Indians are united and ready to snub UMNO led BN goverment.Of course it does mean MIC is well.MIC is not stnding for Indians well-being,but always loyal to her UMNO boss.The blind support for BN is doesn't exist anymore,thanks to HINDRAF.Finally Malaysian Indians are awareful in politics.
The conclusion is,
MIC = Make Indians Cry.
Second point is about attempt to pacify Indians,with Public Holiday for Thaipusam,in FT.Even,a foreign press is aware of this cheap tactic,don't Malaysian Indians?
Does UMNO and gang believe that,Malaysian Indians are that fools to be fooled like this.Kula got it right,did FT Public Holiday will solve all our problems??
And formation of high-powered committee to eradicte povetry among all races.Seems like BN goverment wont admit that Indians were the worsen hit by hardcore-povetry.This shows that BN is not sincere to Indians.
So,cheap political stunts wont affect us anymore!!
Third point is about minority of Indians vote.Though we're minority voters,but we hold the trump that decide victory.Short saying,we were deciding factor for BN's win all these years.28 Parliament seats is decided by minority Indians.And strong 4 seats that require 100% Indians votes to win are Puchong,Rasah,Teluk Intan and Batu Kawan(my consituency).And we hold minimum 4 parliamentry seats in our hand,and the rest 24 seats need Indian voters to decide victories.
Time to prove our existence!!
And finally about Sothinathan's statement that,all MIC elected represantives had been told to reach the people.Where were MIC and this tight lip-locked elected represantives all this long??
Why want to reach out now??oh...Becuase election is too close......
But MIC leadership should understand that,after 25th November 2007,Indians are aware of everything and especially about MIC which make them cry.
MIC=Make Indian Cry for 50 years,after 50 years Indian will make MIC cry!!
So,coming election,Peoples Power will speak,
We can count the seats that BN will lose,
Cause Makkal Sakthi is not sell-out crowd!!
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
Change of language,and introduction of URIMAIPOR.
Attention to all www.25nov2007.blogspot.com readers,
From 1st February 2008,this blog will be published only in English and Malay.
This is due to comments and responses that i recieve from some of the readers,who said they can't read tamil.To make things easy,I'm transfering all tamil posts to other blog, www.urimaipor.blogspot.com.
Not to say i snub Tamil,cause I Love Tamil.
This change is due to common observations.
I feel that,a Tamil blog should be named in Tamil.For example,Satishkumar's blog www.olaichuvadi.blogspot.com All the content of the blog is in Tamil,just like the name.'25nov2007' is a date which is symbolic for the Indians uprising for fight for the rights.
So,i think it will be symbolic when we address certain issues to non-indians.
And i think it will be easier to those indians who cant read tamil.(I hope they will learn Tamil asap,coz Tamil is our mothertongue wat?!)
Both blogs, www.25nov2007.blogspot.com. and www.urimaipor.blogspot.com is dedicated to HINDRAF5.
So keep support my blogs,as you all support Makkal Sakthi and HINDRAF.
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
From 1st February 2008,this blog will be published only in English and Malay.
This is due to comments and responses that i recieve from some of the readers,who said they can't read tamil.To make things easy,I'm transfering all tamil posts to other blog, www.urimaipor.blogspot.com.
Not to say i snub Tamil,cause I Love Tamil.
This change is due to common observations.
I feel that,a Tamil blog should be named in Tamil.For example,Satishkumar's blog www.olaichuvadi.blogspot.com All the content of the blog is in Tamil,just like the name.'25nov2007' is a date which is symbolic for the Indians uprising for fight for the rights.
So,i think it will be symbolic when we address certain issues to non-indians.
And i think it will be easier to those indians who cant read tamil.(I hope they will learn Tamil asap,coz Tamil is our mothertongue wat?!)
Both blogs, www.25nov2007.blogspot.com. and www.urimaipor.blogspot.com is dedicated to HINDRAF5.
So keep support my blogs,as you all support Makkal Sakthi and HINDRAF.
Makkal Sakthi Vellum.
2/1/08
Statement by Waythamoorthy,HINDRAF Leader.
HINDRAF
135-3 Jalan Toman 7
Kemayan Square
70200Seremban
N.Sembilan
PRESS STATEMENT 31st January 2008
RE: HINDRAF URGES SUPPORTERS NOT TO BE BLINDED WITH POLITICAL OPINIONS /OPPOSITION
HINDRAF CALLS FOR TALKS ON MALAYSIAN INDIANS’ FUTURE WITH POLITICAL PARTIES.
HINDRAF has always maintained it’s non-partisan stand and has always steered clear of party politics or align itself with any political party including the opposition
However HINDRAF cannot deny it has “Political Friends” both from within the ruling as well as opposition parties who have supported us in our cause for the protection of the ethnic minority Indian rights in Malaysia.
Hence taking into consideration of the upcoming general election, HINDRAF is now forced to advice the Malaysian Indians on “Whom to Vote”.
HINDRAF calls upon the Indian community not to blindly assume that by voting for the opposition political party in the next upcoming General Elections would solve the problems of oppression, suppression, marginalization and permanent colonization of the ethnic Indian community.
HINDRAF urges the political parties to:
a) Be transparent, fair and equitable in the distribution of seats to the Indian candidates both Parliamentary as well as State seats.
b) Make their manifesto extremely clear as to their commitment for advocating and implementing Indian rights should they be elected to lead the next Government.
The 18 Point Demands made and submitted by HINDRAF to the Prime Minister are crystal clear on the needs and thirst of the Indian community to undo 50 years of Political and Socio Economic violations of the UMNO led Malaysian Government. These points should be the paramount consideration in respect to the Indian needs.
I call upon the interested political parties to immediately engage in talks on the above two crucial aspects as soon as possible so that we can advice the Malaysian Indian community “ Whom to Vote”.
Malaysian Indians have been cheated in the political arena for 50 years by the UMNO led BARISAN Government. HINDRAF’s leaders have made great sacrifices to relate this message to the Malaysian Indian community.
We will not betray the trust of Malaysian Indian community on HINDRAF’S leadership and will not advice the Malaysian Indians to place “a blind hope” on either BARISAN or the Opposition party unless we are satisfied the above two issues are adequately addressed.
HINDRAF is also happy to engage in dialogue with BARISAN subject to releasing the 5 HINDRAF leaders and accepting HINDRAF as a pressure group.
P.Waytha Moorthy
Chairman
HINDRAF
Currently in London
135-3 Jalan Toman 7
Kemayan Square
70200Seremban
N.Sembilan
PRESS STATEMENT 31st January 2008
RE: HINDRAF URGES SUPPORTERS NOT TO BE BLINDED WITH POLITICAL OPINIONS /OPPOSITION
HINDRAF CALLS FOR TALKS ON MALAYSIAN INDIANS’ FUTURE WITH POLITICAL PARTIES.
HINDRAF has always maintained it’s non-partisan stand and has always steered clear of party politics or align itself with any political party including the opposition
However HINDRAF cannot deny it has “Political Friends” both from within the ruling as well as opposition parties who have supported us in our cause for the protection of the ethnic minority Indian rights in Malaysia.
Hence taking into consideration of the upcoming general election, HINDRAF is now forced to advice the Malaysian Indians on “Whom to Vote”.
HINDRAF calls upon the Indian community not to blindly assume that by voting for the opposition political party in the next upcoming General Elections would solve the problems of oppression, suppression, marginalization and permanent colonization of the ethnic Indian community.
HINDRAF urges the political parties to:
a) Be transparent, fair and equitable in the distribution of seats to the Indian candidates both Parliamentary as well as State seats.
b) Make their manifesto extremely clear as to their commitment for advocating and implementing Indian rights should they be elected to lead the next Government.
The 18 Point Demands made and submitted by HINDRAF to the Prime Minister are crystal clear on the needs and thirst of the Indian community to undo 50 years of Political and Socio Economic violations of the UMNO led Malaysian Government. These points should be the paramount consideration in respect to the Indian needs.
I call upon the interested political parties to immediately engage in talks on the above two crucial aspects as soon as possible so that we can advice the Malaysian Indian community “ Whom to Vote”.
Malaysian Indians have been cheated in the political arena for 50 years by the UMNO led BARISAN Government. HINDRAF’s leaders have made great sacrifices to relate this message to the Malaysian Indian community.
We will not betray the trust of Malaysian Indian community on HINDRAF’S leadership and will not advice the Malaysian Indians to place “a blind hope” on either BARISAN or the Opposition party unless we are satisfied the above two issues are adequately addressed.
HINDRAF is also happy to engage in dialogue with BARISAN subject to releasing the 5 HINDRAF leaders and accepting HINDRAF as a pressure group.
P.Waytha Moorthy
Chairman
HINDRAF
Currently in London
HINDRAF will talk with both,Ruling BN and Opposition BA!!! - Says Waytha
An Olive Branch to BN............
The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is seeking to engage Barisan Nasional in a dialogue, subject to releasing its five leaders presently detained under the Internal Security Act.
The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is seeking to engage Barisan Nasional in a dialogue, subject to releasing its five leaders presently detained under the Internal Security Act.
The five - P Uthayakumar, M Manoharan, V Ganabatirau, R Kengadharan and K Vasantha Kumar - were arrested on Dec 13 for their alleged involvement in organising illegal gatherings on Nov 25 and making seditious statements against the government.
They are now serving a two-year detention without trial following.
Hindraf’s exiled leader P Waythamoorthy said in a statement today that Hindraf was keen to initiate immediate discussions with political parties on both divides regarding the future of Indian Malaysians.
While maintaining its non-partisan stand, Hindraf warned that “it is now forced to advice Indian Malaysians on whom to vote in the upcoming general elections.”
The reform movement is calling on opposition parties to explicitly state their commitment to advocate and implement steps to enhance Indian rights should they be elected to lead the next government.
However, Waythamoorthy urged the Indian commmunity.
“not to blindly assume that voting for the opposition will solve the problems of oppression, suppression, marginalisation and permanent colonisation of the ethnic Indian community.”
They are now serving a two-year detention without trial following.
Hindraf’s exiled leader P Waythamoorthy said in a statement today that Hindraf was keen to initiate immediate discussions with political parties on both divides regarding the future of Indian Malaysians.
While maintaining its non-partisan stand, Hindraf warned that “it is now forced to advice Indian Malaysians on whom to vote in the upcoming general elections.”
The reform movement is calling on opposition parties to explicitly state their commitment to advocate and implement steps to enhance Indian rights should they be elected to lead the next government.
However, Waythamoorthy urged the Indian commmunity.
“not to blindly assume that voting for the opposition will solve the problems of oppression, suppression, marginalisation and permanent colonisation of the ethnic Indian community.”
Review our 18 demands
Hindraf reiterated the need to study their 18-point resolution submitted to the prime minister on the needs and demands of the Indian community.
Several of the key demands relate to:
• The maintenance of Malaysia’s status as a secular state
Hindraf reiterated the need to study their 18-point resolution submitted to the prime minister on the needs and demands of the Indian community.
Several of the key demands relate to:
• The maintenance of Malaysia’s status as a secular state
• Full revamp of National Integration Policy
• Reinstatement of Pupil’s Own Language classes in national schools.
• Preserving places of worship
• Affirmative-action plans for the Indian community
“These points should be the paramount consideration in respect to the Indian needs,” it said.
With the elections impending, Hindraf urged political parties on both sides to be transparent and fair to Indian candidates in terms of parliamentary and state seat distribution.
Leading Hindraf from London, Waythamoorthy also called on the ruling coalition to accept the movement as a legitimate pressure group.
(Courtesy of http://www.malaysiakini.com/)
This statement shows that HINDRAF is serious and determined to solve our problems.We're n0t sell out crowd to give up our struggles for wealth.
HINDRAF will win,cause,
MAKKAL SAKTHI VELLUM!!!
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