Tuesday, July 8, 2008

MIC Youth AGM

The recently concluded MIC Youth AGM (6th of July, 2008) is significant in more ways then one. Many doubted if the MIC Youth Team could pull this one through.

To put matters in perspective, the former National Youth Leader resigned from the party exactly Seven days before the AGM. With his resignation, he called for the resignation of the Party President. The Kedah Youth Leader, Penang Deputy Youth Leader and the Youth Information Officer resigned from their posts but maintained their divisional youth positions and MIC membership. Fiery accusations and claims were made in the press. Many thought the Youth AGM will be called off and MIC Youth will buckle under pressure. They couldn’t be more wrong.

Six days from the AGM, T.Mohan was appointed as the National Youth Coordinator with me as the Deputy and S.Ramis as the Chairman of the newly formed Youth Advisory Council.

Five days from the AGM, Five new State Youth Leaders were appointed to replace the outgoing ones. All State Youth Leaders, except Kedah, passed the baton to the new leaders in the spirit of comradeship and took their positions in the Advisory Council.

It’s noteworthy to mention that the former National cyclist, M.Kumaresan whom had to relinquish his position as Youth Secretary due to his age, went on to complete the AGM Report in time and was magnanimous to allow his assistant, Vengadasalam to table the Annual Report at the AGM. The Youth Treasurer, Ganesan stayed on to complete his Annual Accounts and successfully tabled it.

S. Ramis used his influence and persuasive power to ensure that there would be full turnout at the AGM. T.Mohan whipped the team together and made sure everyone stayed focused on the AGM. All State Youth Leaders (outgoing and the newly elected), National Youth Council Members, Bureau Chairmen and ‘volunteers’ like former National Information Officer, V.Mugilan together with his team, came together as one single coherent unit to make this AGM a success. Division Youth Leaders went the extra mile to call for emergency meetings to assuage divisional youths that we are sticking with the scheduled Youth AGM.

To me, these are the true heroes of MIC and I salute them.

Most of the 520 Youth Delegates attended the AGM. They were joined by Youth Observers and Puteras. Debates and questions from the floor were based on issues. No one took cheap shots against any one. All delegates stayed focused on how we can strengthen the party and stay relevant to the community. Make no mistakes, some harsh criticisms and comments were made but it was never personal. No attempt was made to gag anyone either. The quality of the debates were better then any that I have seen in recent years.

Putera MIC were a revelation at the AGM. We got off to a good start at this first official interaction between Putera and the ‘senior’ Youths. P.Kamalanathan has done a good job in identifying and nurturing these talented young cadres. They acquitted themselves well and spoke their mind on a wide variety of issues. Welcome aboard guys.

Ten Resolutions were tabled at the AGM. The First was in support for the President. Unlike previous years, this year, this particular resolution had a special significance and weight in view of the current political situation. It was heartfelt and was intended to send out a clear signal.

The Second Resolution was a call for transparency and merit based allocation of JPA Scholarships and Matriculation seats. Resolutions Three to Six were on economics. The government was urged to come up with a specific action plan to achieve the 3% Indian Equity target, set a up a revolving fund of RM300,000,000-00 for Young Indian Entrepreneurs, issue our very own banking licence and to issue operational licences/permits to genuine operators.

Resolution Seven was on allocation of 10% employment for Indians at Public Service Department at all levels and for fairer promotions. Resolution Eight was on agriculture with a call on the government to allocate land for farming. Resolutions Nine and Ten were on social issues whereupon the government was urged to grant a ‘temporary amnesty’ for registration of those without proper birth certificates and Identification Cards. The government was also urged to appoint at least one Indian Welfare Officer in each district.

In the midst of all these, the MIC Youth managed to pass the hat around and collect RM25,678-00 for the family of a former MIC Youth whose daughter is in coma due to an accident.

Most of the delegates stayed on till 5.45 pm although the AGM was scheduled to be adjourned at 4.30pm.

This was a successful AGM under any circumstances, and more so under the challenges we were up against.

Thank you guys. Its an honour to be counted as one of you!

Murugesan Sinnandavar

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!
MIC should be saluted for its great success this AGM. I was one of the many witness. This year’s success is due to two reasons. One, that it’s so called former leaders were not present to cause unnecessary uproar, chaos and panic as one person in particular always does; something he is well acclaimed for doing in everything he has a hand in. The other, with the departure of these people, the youths were able to breathe easy and with this confidence, came their true abilities. The direction of good leaders such as yourself, also contributed enormously to this success.

Special commendation to you Mr. Murugesan. You were the very first to stand up against this Sly fox in our midst. By your actions you had proven that; you will stand up to any injustices committed by anyone even a man of position.

Keep up the good work
R. Rajarathenam

Anonymous said...

Congratulation !
All the best to the new image..

This are the last word from our father Martin Luther King the last speech of his career -

And then I got to Memphis. And some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out. What would happen to me from some of our sick white brothers? Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.

sick white brothers = UMNO / BN

1. Please don't get UMNO/BN to get involved in MIC.

2. Along the way stay focus and don't get corrupted like UMNO and previous MIC leaders

3.Please convince people from Hindraf to contribute in MIC who really fight for Indians. Can you imagine Indians situation if 25/11 did not happen.

Rastaman

Premnath Agamutu said...

Bravo, and all the best!

Meenachi Indian said...

So, Murugesan - no one is indespensible eh?

Anonymous said...

Meenachi Indian is right, no one is indispensable, especially empty vessels who create a cacophony of nothing, and there they will be relegated to forever; to nothingness.

Good bye Viganeswaran or is it good riddance; may you and your thugs rot in limbo forever. Be forewarned though, we are watching you, lest you get up to your usual mischief’s and hurt innocent people, destroying our opportunity to decent, competent and capable representation.

Many of us Indians brandish our legacy as INDIAN this and INDIAN that at every opportunity we get. Sadly many of us do it in anonymity, how peripheral. Just blogging in obscurity and screaming without dignity will not absolve you of your tangential rantings and will not exoroate you of your cowardice

Therefore, I salute you Mr. Murugesan and all your counterparts in attendance at the recent MIC AGM for coming forward and standing together without fear or favour, without any desire of personal gain especially at these precarious times. By this very act, you and all those in attendance had displayed camaraderie, capability and charisma required of a winning team.

Welcome back MIC, though you have a long way to go yet, I believe in you.

Regards
Adithya Nair

Subash Chandrabose said...

Keep up your good work brother!
Subash - puchong
http://mari-makan.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! A job well done Mr. Murugesan, though I notice you were not as mobile as you were before. I suppose the cast on your feet must have prevented you from being your usual energetic self. What happened? Kicking out hard trash from MIC?

Anyway, on a more serious note; even though we doubt that T. Mohan has the mettle for the position he has been awarded, I know that with your assistances he can do wonders. Just like how you were a boon for Vigneswaran till you discovered what a hoodlum he really is.

You have the capabilities of a making any team a winning team. We in MIC Youth are proud to have you in our flank and are proud to serve you and who ever you support. We pledge our allegiance firmly to you and Datuk Seri S. Samy Velu.

Regards,
Mani, Velu, Taya,
and team