Kuala Lumpur – Datuk Seri S.Vel Paari, one of the contestants for the Vice-Presidential race in the forthcoming MIC elections has called for a fair and friendly campaign.
“I have been receiving calls from the media stating, rumors are, that the contest for Vice President will be marred with ferocious hate campaign and personal attacks. I doubt it. MIC has evolved into a party made up of members with very focused and matured thinking process. Our members won’t subscribe to such tactics of hate campaign” he said in a press statement released yesterday.
“During my campaign trail around the country, I observed the members and delegates are very focused on the future of our community, with regards to what legacy we are leaving for our children. Whether it is a legacy of neglect or one of empowerment for our children. Hence in my opinion candidates will not indulge in such tactics and members will not entertain such tactics. I for sure will not. My campaign focus will be on what I can contribute to the party and community. Not getting elected by negative or hate campaigning on the other candidates” Vel Paari said further.
“I cannot preach unity and on the other hand breed discontent to destroy the very fabric of unity that I want to create. Hence on my side, to prove I want to practice what I preach, I will attend the press conference of all the other aspiring Vice-President candidates when they make their announcement for candidacy.” Vel Paari noted.
To prove his point, Vel Paari was present yesterday along with Datuk T.Mohan, when the latter announced his candidature for the Vice Presidency at the MIC Headquarters.
“It’s a friendly competition among the members of the MIC family. Where we shake hands after the election and return to our focus and attention towards empowering the community for a better legacy” remarked Vel Paari in his statement.
