MIC central working committee member S Sothinathan is vying for the post of vice-president in the MIC elections on Nov 30.
He said he arrived at the decision after discussing with party president G Palanivel, grassroots leaders and the public.
"My agenda is to serve the Indian community through the MIC. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen MIC's unity and the community, to make sure it returns to its glory days.
"It is not a difficult task if we put our minds together," he told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
The former natural resources and environment deputy minister said he needed to position himself in the party because after "being away" from mainstream politics over the past few years, there were many hurdles he had to face.
Holding previous posts such as (MIC) secretary-general for six years (2000-2006) and vice-president (2006-2009) in the party, Sothinathan, 53, believed his vast experience would bring about wisdom as to what was right for the party and community.
Meanwhile, MIC deputy president Dr S Subramaniam said he welcomed Sothinathan's decision to go for the post, saying it was a positive development for the party which practised open democracy.
"Before this, our party president had made an announcment that he has no preferred list (of candidates) for the polls and I respect that stand... it augurs well for the party. So anyone is free to contest," the Deputy Health Minister told Bernama.
"Our priority is economic issues and Indian community empowerment because the core reason behind gangsterism is economy."
Meanwhile, Thinalan said he was committed to work hard for MIC Youth in the coming years as youth or young voters will make up a big percentage in the 14th General Election.
The MIC Youth and Wanita MIC will hold their respective elections on Nov 16, with nominations fixed on Nov 8.
He said he arrived at the decision after discussing with party president G Palanivel, grassroots leaders and the public.
"My agenda is to serve the Indian community through the MIC. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen MIC's unity and the community, to make sure it returns to its glory days.
"It is not a difficult task if we put our minds together," he told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
The former natural resources and environment deputy minister said he needed to position himself in the party because after "being away" from mainstream politics over the past few years, there were many hurdles he had to face.
Holding previous posts such as (MIC) secretary-general for six years (2000-2006) and vice-president (2006-2009) in the party, Sothinathan, 53, believed his vast experience would bring about wisdom as to what was right for the party and community.
Meanwhile, MIC deputy president Dr S Subramaniam said he welcomed Sothinathan's decision to go for the post, saying it was a positive development for the party which practised open democracy.
"Before this, our party president had made an announcment that he has no preferred list (of candidates) for the polls and I respect that stand... it augurs well for the party. So anyone is free to contest," the Deputy Health Minister told Bernama.
"Our priority is economic issues and Indian community empowerment because the core reason behind gangsterism is economy."
Meanwhile, Thinalan said he was committed to work hard for MIC Youth in the coming years as youth or young voters will make up a big percentage in the 14th General Election.
The MIC Youth and Wanita MIC will hold their respective elections on Nov 16, with nominations fixed on Nov 8.
- Bernama
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