MIC at crossroads - unity, not legacy, is the future
COMMENT | The MIC stands at a critical juncture in its history. Once the indisputable voice of Indian Malaysians in the national political discourse, today it faces an existential crisis.
The community it once championed has grown disillusioned, its youth have largely disengaged, and its influence in national politics has waned dramatically.
New Indian-based parties have mushroomed in recent years, each claiming to serve the Indian cause.
Yet, rather than strengthening the community, this fragmentation has diluted its political power and weakened its ability to influence national policy.
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