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PETALING JAYA: PAS’s non-Muslim wing has called for calm after a heated exchange between Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and MIC leaders over the demolition of a Hindu temple.
N Balasubramaniam, chairman of the wing officially known as the PAS Assembly of Supporters (DHPP), urged both sides to sit down and discuss the matter.
Yesterday, Sanusi said that MIC should be banned if it incites people to violate the law, in the wake of the demolition of a Hindu temple and growing tensions between the party and the PAS-led state government.
Balasubramaniam said the demolition of temples occurred under various administrations, from Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan to Perikatan Nasional.
“The problem cannot be solved if we continue to accuse each other,” he said.
He advised MIC against creating negative perceptions by stating that only the party can look out for the welfare of the Indian community.
“In other states led by PAS, such as Kelantan and Terengganu, there are no MIC representatives, but the welfare of the indigenous people continues to be cared for.
“Although MIC was part of the government for 60 years, it has to accept the fact that its leadership was rejected by the majority of indigenous people before this.
“I also feel sad because, despite his experience, he cannot understand how to solve problems through negotiations.”
Balasubramaniam said it was wrong to criticize Sanusi for refusing to listen to instructions from political parties.
He also said that Sanusi had invited all parties last month to discuss the matter and that a DHPP leader, who is the special officer of Menteri Kissing, had carried out programs to investigate the well-being of the Indian community.
