Govt deputy ministers welcome Bersatu CSA, say pact shows Madani respects all elected reps

The Malaysian Indian People's Party (MIPP) has decided not to participate in the Melaka state election under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, according to party president S.P. Punithan. The negotiations with the coalition leadership fell through, leading to this decision. Punithan emphasized that MIPP would not compromise its principles and political dignity for the sake of securing seats in the upcoming election on November 14.

He stressed that the party values mutual respect, inclusiveness, and recognition of the interests of each component party within a coalition. Punithan pointed out that a coalition's strength lies in unity and trust, not in dependence on a single party. His priority now is to protect the interests of the Indian community and ensure their voice is adequately represented in the country's political arena. He reiterated that while seats can be contested, the dignity of the struggle cannot be compromised.