MIC to defend Gadek in Melaka polls, says Saravanan
Its deputy president says the party may take on more seats subject to the strength of the candidates and the prospects of winning.
MIC deputy president M Saravanan stated that the additional seats the party is eyeing in the upcoming Melaka election have yet to be confirmed. MIC plans to defend its sole state seat, Gadek, during the election, according to Saravanan. The MIC leadership is evaluating various factors before determining whether to seek further seats, including the appropriateness of the constituencies, the prowess of prospective candidates, and the likelihood of victory.
Speaking to reporters after an event in Melaka, Saravanan, who holds the position of Tapah MP, revealed that party president SA Vigneswaran is assessing potential candidates, with a decision anticipated in the near future. The MIC has commenced its election preparations, encompassing the evaluation of elements that could influence the campaign.
In the 2021 Melaka state elections, MIC, contesting under the Barisan Nasional banner, secured the Gadek seat through its candidate, VP Shanmugam, in a fiercely contested six-way race, garnering a 559-vote majority.
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