10-07-2023, 05:14 PM
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INDEPENDENT politician Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy has proposed that Indian Malaysians should form a political party unallied to the competing coalitions Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) that are vying to govern the country.
He says the new party should only give their electoral support to the coalition that agrees to a manifesto that addresses Indian concerns.
Ramasamy contends that PH’s multi-racialism is a delusive charade that would shortchange Indians when push comes to shove.
He says PN is increasingly aware Indian votes could swing critical seats in its favour but an Indian party would have to be affiliated to PN for the latter to demonstrate solicitude for Indian concerns.
On paper, Ramasamy’s propositions are good. But in practice, they are not feasible.
For an Indian political party to demonstrate it means to flex its muscles, it has to enjoy the support of the vast majority of Malaysia’s 1.7 million Indians.
Such a scenario is not likely.
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