The Star, 18 December 2007
Opinion by:
K. RAJESWARY, AT LAST somebody has spoken up. I agree with V.K. Chin that there is no unity among the Indians and the Indian-based organisations in the country (“Indian groups should join hands for community” – The Star, Dec 14).
A hundred and one organisations are fighting for 101 causes in 101 directions!
And on top of that, each has its own agenda, but never the interest of the community in mind.
I am sure that not all Indians support the Hindraf cause.
We saw the demonstrators carrying pictures of Mahatma Gandhi. Did he at any time teach the people to betray their own country?
I have one question to the leaders of Hindraf.
Did any of their family members take part in the rallies they organised?
Are any of their family members or relatives facing charges in court for illegal assembly?
Those who are facing the consequences today are innocent people, innocent people who were misused by Hindraf leaders.
We all have grievances and complaints.
They need to be addressed in a proper and orderly manner.
The Government is ever ready to listen to us.
It is very painful to see that the learned lawyers are the ones who divert the attention of the community towards committing a very irresponsible act.
Let the incident of Hindraf be a lesson to us.
Let us all put our hands and minds together for the betterment of the Indian community.
For me, peace and harmony is precious.
I am a proud Malaysian – born a Malaysian, living as a Malaysian and shall die a Malaysian!
