MIC's Palanivel drops Vell Paari from CWC
MIC president G Palanivel has dropped party strategy director S Vell Paari - the son of former president S Samy Vellu - from the central working committee (CWC) in a move that signals a major feud is unraveling.
The president replaces Samy Vellu's son in MIC's committee and this is bound to escalate tension in the run up to the polls.
MIC president G Palanivel has dropped party strategy director S Vell Paari - the son of former president S Samy Vellu - from the central working committee (CWC) in a move that signals a major feud is unraveling.
Palanivel (left), who was Samy Vellu's chosen successor for the top post, has reportedly picked former vice-president S Sothinathan and S Sunthar, the son of former deputy president S Subramaniam, to sit in the all-powerful CWC.
Sunthar will replace Puteri MIC chief Usha Nandini.
When contacted, Vell Paari said he is unperturbed about the latest development.
"I knew this was coming. As far as I am concerned, it does not affect me. I will go on with my work," he said.
Asked why Palanivel resorted to the move, he replied: “Perhaps it is related to a recent media interview where I spoke about a possible challenge for the top post.”
According to a statement issued by Palanivel's office, he thanked Vell Paari for his services.
The situation is becoming increasingly tense in MIC where speculation is rife that deputy president Dr S Subramaniam could mount a challenge against Palanivel.
It is said that Samy Vellu is calling the shots from behind the scene with regard to the campaign against Palanivel, who was his former press secretary.
