Prime Minister Najib Razak is going all out to cultivate Hindu votes, as can be seen from his larger-than-life appearance at Batu Caves.
Najib's larger than life presence at Batu Caves - Photo courtesy of suarapakatandaily.com
(Wonder what his special officer Hardev Kaur, who had advised the church to remove all religious symbols from the rostrum where Najib was supposed to speak at the Christmas tea-party, would make of this…)
Here's Najib almost drowning under the weight of a humongous garland. Photo credit: The Star
Najib's lookalike at Batu Caves during Thaipusam 2010 - Photo courtesy of malaysiakini.com
Last year, on Thaipusam eve, Najib also turned up at the same venue, becoming only the second PM to visit the site after his father. But a giant replica of him became an issue – as did the authorities’ refusal to allow the Selangor MB to speak at the same venue.
I still remember the old days when it was Samy Vellu who used to be feted on such occasions. How times have changed.
Amazing what a calendar chockful of upcoming elections can do. The premier probably realises he has his work cut out for him in drawing the minorities back to the BN-fold.
But such larger-than-life appearances have led to murmurs among some of the faithful. It’s a shame that the figure of a politician should loom large over what is essentially a deeply religious and spiritual occasion.
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