KLANG: Former MIC Central Working Committee (CWC) member KP Samy is set to join PKR, expressing confidence in the leadership of the party’s president and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to steer the nation towards progress and uplift the socio-economic status of the Indian community.
KP Samy said he had submitted his membership application to PKR’s Klang division.
He also pledged to strengthen the Indian community's confidence in the party and assist in disseminating key information, especially regarding government welfare initiatives.
"I believe we want ‘street politics’ (on-the-ground presence). We don’t believe in ‘five-star politics’ because the former can attract more members than the latter,” he told a press conference here on Sunday (Oct 13).
"My motive is clear. PKR is the next biggest platform for the Indian community, apart from one other party.
"Although it is a multiracial party, we can strengthen the Indian community’s role within PKR. We can also use this platform to connect people with ministers in the Madani Government to resolve issues raised by the people,” he added.
KP Samy is expected to bring about 1,000 members alongside him into the multiracial PKR.
Meanwhile, PKR Vice President K Saraswathy, who attended the press conference, said there is a communication gap between the government and the public regarding initiatives aimed at uplifting the Indian community.
She said there is a need to go to the ground to clarify and address issues raised by Indians.
"It is said that the Indian community is frustrated because nothing is being done. The issue is that whatever is being done is not properly communicated to the people.
"Yes, information is being disseminated through social media, but for the Indian community, we need to go one step further. We need people on the ground to deliver the message directly to them,” she said. - Bernama
