The DAP has cheekily welcomed the announcement by MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu that he would campaign for Barisan Nasional in the Permatang Pauh by-election.
“His presence is good news for us. We hope he will stay longer as it will be even better for Pakatan Rakyat to get votes from Indians,” said Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy.
Dr Ramasamy, the party‘s central executive committee member, said many Indians were irked with Samy Vellu over several issues including his comments on the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).
Recently, Samy Vellu said he planned to meet the 3,300 Indian voters in Permatang Pauh to deal with their grievances.
The Indian community makes up 5.7% of the 58,449 voters in the constituency.
