COMMENT | It is about time that MIC leaders, including its deputy president M Saravanan, come to the realisation that the party is now a spent force among the Indian community in Malaysia.

When the MIC attempts to speak on behalf of Indians today, it is less about genuine representation and more a reflection of the personal opinions of its leaders.

MIC must confront the truth: its days of effectively representing the Indian community are over.

Despite this, leaders like Saravanan continue to issue statements in an attempt to stay relevant. A recent example is his response to the forced relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Hindu temple.

MIC leaders are fully aware of the emotional and cultural blow this move has dealt to the Hindu community, yet they pretend it will not impact Indian support for the government.

Saravanan is able to make such statements because...