MIC president leaves party’s future in delegates’ hands amid BN coalition speculation, urging decisions for continuity and youth engagement.
SHAH ALAM: MIC president Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran has placed the party’s future direction in the hands of delegates attending its annual general meeting today.
This comes amid speculation that MIC might leave the Barisan Nasional coalition, which it has been part of since BN’s formation in 1973.
In his policy address, Vigneswaran called on members to make decisions ensuring the party’s continuity and strength.
“Your decision today will determine our direction, strength and relevance for the years to come,” he told 1,808 delegates at the Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam.
He urged delegates unable to make decisions to trust the Central Working Committee and top leadership with the mandate.
“This is so that we may act with the entrusted responsibility to ensure what is best for the future of our party,” he said.
Vigneswaran reflected on MIC’s journey within the Alliance coalition before it became BN, founded on purpose, belief and genuine cooperation that built the nation.
“If that is the call of destiny, then we are not running away from history — we are returning to it,” he said.
He called for moving forward with gratitude for the past, grace for partners, and faith for the future.
“Because MIC’s story is not ending; it is beginning anew. A story of courage. A story of conviction. A story of a community that never gave up,” he said.
Vigneswaran urged MIC leaders and grassroots to speak the language of youth to renew their struggle.
He said young Malaysians are intelligent, outspoken and unafraid to voice criticism, and won’t support a party refusing to change.
“They want sincerity, action and… quick replies to WhatsApp messages. If we reply after a week, they think we have resigned,” he said.
He stressed the party’s messaging must be clear and resonate with young people through platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and podcasts.
He called on Wanita MIC to grow as a national movement and advocacy body providing legal support, education, career guidance, and digital literacy and cybersecurity training for women.
“Indian women have never asked for special treatment — only justice, opportunity and respect. When women rise, it is not only they who benefit but families who gain stability,” he said. – Bernama
