Just as Nov 25, 2007 went down in history as a rallying point for Indian Malaysians, the second anniversary of the street protest could mark the start of a new road map for the community.

NONEHindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) activists V Ganabatirao (left in photo) and K Vasanthakumar (right in photo) plan to announce a new chapter for the now-fragmented movement, which was banned by the government in October last year.

Apart from a road map to improve the situation of the Indian community, resolutions will be tabled to restructure Hindraf's leadership, at a belated dinner to celebrate Deepavali which fell on Oct 17.

"Important announcements will be made by Hindraf leaders that will have a big political impact on Indian Malaysians," Vasanthakumar said when contacted today.

hindraf isa detainees 290808A 10-member adhoc committee led by Ganabatirao's brother, V Raidu, is organising the dinner, to be held on Nov 25 at the Dewan Hamzah, Klang. Some 3,000 guests are expected.

Vasanthakumar said a "VVIP politician" has been invited to address the guests and is expected to "to endorse the demands of Indians".

He declined to reveal the individual's identity although it is widely rumoured to be PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim.

It has also been speculated that Vasanthakumar will be announcing his decision to join PKR on that day.

However when asked today, he declined to comment, adding that his restrictions to join politicals parties as imposed during his release from the ISA will only expire on Dec 13.

Appeal to register Hindraf

Meanwhile Ganabatirao expressed hope that the other three Hindraf activists - P Uthayakumar, R Kenghadaran and M Manoharan - will attend the event which is being dubbed as the "reincarnation of Hindraf".

"My appeal is that all five of us can set aside our differences and stand united for the betterment of Indian Malaysians," he said.

He was referring to differences of opinion that have split the group since their release from detention under the Internal Security Act in May.

Ganabatirao also disclosed that a move is underway to get Hindraf registered.

hindraf british petition rally 251107 banner hindraf"We will appeal to the government to get Hindraf registered since the prime minister (Najib Abdul Razak) has mesmerised Malaysians with his 1Malaysia concept.

"It is time for the government to prove its genuineness in seeking a real 1Malaysia by accepting our effort to register Hindraf."

On Nov 25, 2007, Hindraf had rallied some 30,000 Indian Malaysians to protest their marginalisation and discrimination since colonial rule.