MIPP president P Punithan accompanying the PN candidate for the Paya Rumput state constituency, Rafie Ahmad, during nominations for the state election last Saturday. (Facebook pic)PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Indian People’s Party said its decision to sit out the Melaka polls later this month is not a “boycott” as it will be helping Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional campaign.
MIPP information chief Justin Prabakaran said the party will help MIC’s candidate for Gadek, S Nadarajah, canvass for votes to ensure the Indian community has a representative in the state assembly and the administration.
Justin said the party is prepared to set aside their political differences in the interest of the Indian community.
