Following his departure from the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), Senator Datuk C. Sivarraajh has admitted to multiple meetings with Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. These meetings occurred post his termination from MIC’s central working committee, sparking speculation about his next political steps.
Sivarraajh, previously a central figure in the MIC, confirmed that he met with Zainudin, the Bersatu secretary-general, on two occasions. Nevertheless, the former MIC leader stressed that the purpose of these meetings was not for admission to the Perikatan Nasional (PN), an opposition party comprising Bersatu, PAS, and Gerakan.
Instead, these encounters were characterized as “just a normal meeting” by Sivarraajh, contradicting rumors that he might be considering a role within the PN. Amid this political uncertainty, Sivarraajh acknowledged his status as a “free man” and also confirmed his interaction with representatives from the government.
While his political future remains undecided, Sivarraajh assured that he is contemplating various opportunities and would only make a decision after thoroughly considering all available options.
Fueling the speculative fires, Bersatu insiders anonymously suggested that Sivarraajh had been offered an enticing deal. If PN were to regain federal power, Sivarraajh was promised a ministerial post and the chance to establish a special committee for the Indian community.
Furthermore, Sivarraajh might not join any PN component party, but rather lead the potential special committee, which could eventually evolve into a political party for Indians aligning with PN.
However, Sivarraajh isn’t the only former MIC member courting the opposition. Rumors are swirling that former Selangor MIC Youth leader SP Punithan also met with Hamzah Zainudin.
MIC, part of the Barisan Nasional coalition, is a critical element of the federal “unity” government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from Pakatan Harapan. Sivarraajh was assigned to the CWC by MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran after losing the vice-presidency in the 2021 party election.
In the midst of this political landscape shift, Sivarraajh claimed to have faced political obstacles. MIC vice-president Datuk T. Mohan, however, refutes these allegations, questioning Sivarraajh’s contributions to the party.
The events discussed above are based on an article by malaymail.com
