MIC is in ICU politics – neither alive nor dead

Political scientist James Chin pointed out that the MIC is in “ICU politics”.

He said this in response to calls by MIC deputy president Datuk M Saravanan who begged the Indian community to overlook and disregard the provocations made by controversial Indian Muslim convert preacher Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu.

He described the Indian component party as “neither alive nor dead.

“With all due respect, the MIC deputy president is mistaken. Urging Hindus to overlook someone who insults Hindus because he’s backed by his new religious community is misguided,” said the academic who is based in Tasmania University via X/

“Instead, Muslims should be encouraged to disregard him, not Hindus. His ability to act without consequence suggests strong Malay/Muslim support, so asking Hindus to ignore him effectively grants him free rein to offend further.

“His mentor ZN is also protected,” he said in reference to Zakir Naik who has obtained permanent resident status in Malaysia after fleeing India that launched an investigation against him.

“It also highlights MIC’s apparent weakness. When the temple was relocated in Jalan Masjid India, many pointed to PMX as the one who stepped in and cut the deal.

“Isn’t MIC meant to represent Indian interests? Still, I understand your caution—speaking out too boldly risks losing access to PMX. The reality of MIC/BN politics.

“I called it ICU politics- neither alive nor dead. Am I right?”

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