Opposition DAP is against MIC holding its
Deepavali open house in Batu Caves and has criticised the party's
attempt to use the festivities to gain political mileage.
PETALING
JAYA: The Deepavali celebration this year turned political, as an
opposition MP criticised MIC for its decision to hold its celebrations
at the Batu Caves Temple.
DAP’s Teluk Intan MP M Manogaran said that no political party should
use the temple ground to gain political mileage, especially during an
auspicious day.
“Deepavali is a cultural and spiritual day. I urge all Hindus to
avoid this political function. Let us go pray at Batu Caves before and
after the event,” he said.
Yesterday, MIC president G Palanivel announced that the party would
hold its Deepavali celebration at the Batu Caves temple on Nov 13,
between 9am and 1pm.
They would also hold an open house event at the vicinity of the temple.
Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin
Yassin and other Cabinet ministers are scheduled to grace the function.
“We decided to hold the open house in Batu Caves because the place
was a popular location for people to visit. When we choose the right
place, more people will be able to come,” Palanivel told Bernama.
MIC secretary-general S Murugesan also defended the move and urged
the public not to look at the celebration from a political perspective.
“It’s purely an event for all Indians to celebrate. There is no political campaigning and speeches scheduled for the day.
“Everyone is invited for the function. We are not saying only MIC
members are allowed to attend it. There is no point politicising the
matter,” he said.
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