MIC will set-up a special task force in every parliamentary constituency where Indians make up more than 10 percent of the constituents, said party president S Samy Vellu.

He said the task force would monitor, prepare reports, evaluate, review and beef up communication channels at all levels in implementing the party's strategic planning in 62 constituencies.

"When a programme has been identified, the leader of the task force must act first, followed by the others.

"This is what I call the principle of joint leadership. It is very important if we are to fulfil our responsibility to the society that elected us," he was quoted as saying by Bernama .

The MIC leader, who is also works minister, was speaking at the opening of the Negeri Sembilan MIC Convention in Seremban last night.

Samy Vellu said he would meet all the 62 MIC divisional chiefs in the targetted constituencies to discus the setting up of the special task force, which would eventually be extended to other constituencies.

Social entrepreneur network

He said the party would also implement a social entrepreneur network project involving professionals working as volunteers.

"Since my announcement of the project, 400 professionals including 180 doctors have come forward to help us make the project a success," he said.

Also present at yesterday's function were deputy president S Subramaniam, vice-presidents G Palanivel and S Veerasingam as well as state Negeri Sembilan MIC chairperson T Rajagopalu and Menteri Besar Mohamad Hasan.

In his speech, Mohamad stressed the importance of maintaining unity among the various races.

"Don't give room to elements to undermine our unity. In this connection, my advice to all is not to say things that could jeopardise our unity," he said.

Mohamad also urged the Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders to work hard to ensure the BN would continue to be in power in the state.