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MIC deputy president defends young Indians questioning party legacy
The Malaysian Indian Congress deputy president says it is understandable that younger party members question the organisation's contributions, attributing the confusion to inadequate historical documentation of past leaders' achievements.
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Young Indians should not be blamed for questioning the Malaysian Indian Congress's contributions to the community, said party deputy president Saravanan, who pointed to gaps in the party's historical records as a key reason for the disconnect.
Saravanan acknowledged that much of the MIC's history and the accomplishments of its past leaders have not been adequately recorded or preserved, making it difficult for newer generations to understand the party's role in the country's development.
The comments come amid ongoing discussions within the MIC about how to better communicate its legacy and relevance to younger members who have limited knowledge of the party's historical contributions to Indian Malaysians.
Saravanan's remarks suggest the party recognises the need to improve its institutional memory and documentation efforts to ensure that the achievements of earlier leaders are not forgotten and can be better appreciated by future generations of party members and supporters.
The MIC, one of Malaysia's component parties in the ruling coalition, has faced periodic questions about its relevance and effectiveness in representing Indian Malaysian interests in recent years.