MIC calls allocation fair even after KJ given Sg Buloh seat


Fielding the press: Vigneswaran speaking to reporters at the MIC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC will contest all 10 parliamentary seats it was allocated for the 15th General Election, ending speculation of a rift with the Barisan Nasional leadership.MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran said they have accepted the decision made by Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the seats, describing it as fair.

“MIC hopes after the chairman names a candidate for Parliament (to contest), the name will be accepted with an open heart.

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