Sothinathan eyes MIC VP post

MIC Central Working Committee member Datuk S. Sothinathan is vying for the post of vice-president in the MIC elections on Nov 30.

He said he arrived at the decision after discussing with party president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, grassroots leaders and the public.

"My agenda is to serve the Indian community through the MIC. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen MIC's unity and the community, to make sure it returns to its glory days.

"It is not a difficult task if we put our minds together," he told a press conference Tuesday.

The former natural resources and environment deputy minister said he needed to position himself in the party because after "being away" from mainstream politics over the past few years, there were many hurdles he had to face.

Holding previous posts such as (MIC) secretary-general for six years (2000-2006) and vice-president (2006-2009) in the party, Sothinathan, 53, believed his vast experience would bring about wisdom as to what was right for the party and community.