We once again celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the Hindraf movement (Indian Unity Day) via a Grand Deepavali Open House.

Through this gathering we hope to inculcate and share values and principles regarded so essential and necessary for the progress of the Indian community in Malaysia.

The success of the Indian community in Malaysia must necessarily be through sacrifice, contributions and through collective effort.

It must possess and acquire knowledge and skills to move forward and gain competitive edge.

The community must learn to dispel and desist the feeling of discontentment. The community must never depend upon and/or rely upon short term gains.

As a community, it must shy away from the feeling of inefficiency, weakness and disappointment and instead must explore ways and means to improve their shortcomings.

In the pursuit of these goals there is a need to take drastic and decisive action and the event on Nov 27, 2010 will help to inspire and encourage the community in general and the youths in particular to achieve success and fame.

Vide the event we shall call upon the Indian community in general and the youths in particular to be more vigilant and not to divorce themselves from the masses.

No one Indian should stand above the other instead should immerse himself among them.

Additionally, the event will help to raise their political consciousness. In essence what we shall advocate is a correct leadership i.e. "from the masses for the masses".

For and on behalf of Malaysian Indian Voice (MIV) we take this opportunity to invite all Malaysians to participate in this most memorable event filled with colour and vibrance.

R Kengadharan is advisor for Malaysian Indian Voice