MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu has been urged to name his successor, who will contest the deputy president’s post, to prevent in-fighting within the party when he leaves the scene.
Samy Vellu who was returned unopposed as president on Sunday – his 11th term – had stated that he would not again seek re-election.
MIC national youth advisory council chief S. Ramis, who made the call, said this would also ensure a smooth transition in the party leadership.
“We hope Samy Vellu will choose someone who is new, young, vibrant and capable of leading the party,” Ramis said yesterday.
Former deputy president Datuk S. Subra-maniam and incumbent Datuk G. Palanivel should not contest the number two post, he added.
Ramis was looking more to leaders like vice- president Datuk S. Sothinathan; secretary-general Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam, who is Human Resources Minister; and deputy ministers Datuk S.K. Devamany and Datuk M. Saravanan.
Elections for the deputy president, three vice-presidents and 23 central working committee members will be held at the MIC general assembly in September.
Both Palanivel and Sothinathan are actively campaigning to contest the number two post while Subramaniam is still undecided.
Ramis also said that state chairmen who had been holding the post for more than two terms should make way for younger leaders.
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if DSSV name the successor than what is the need for presidential election? i wont be suprise if he choose Velpaari as the next president. As datuk muthu said 'democrasy in MIC DEATH!'. as him to do what ever he like. im happy because this will make sure MIC die fast.happy to see MIC die fast!
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