New Straits Times
Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum said the Hindu Rights Action Force leaders had made empty promises to thousands of Indians to take part in Sunday's illegal rally.
"The Hindraf leaders had not only defied orders but also caused trouble to the public and the government," he said at parliament house.
Johari said he believed the Hindraf leaders had their own agenda, which had nothing to do with helping the Indian community.
He said just a handful of representatives could have quietly handed over the memorandum to the British High Commission, without having to gather such a large crowd.
"Even if they wanted to hand over a memorandum, why hand it over to the British government, they could have given it to our prime minister.
"The issue now borders on racism and the opposition is having field day over it," he said.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said the discharge of the three leaders of Hindraf by the court showed that the judiciary was independent,
He said the courts had to follow procedures and be satisfied that there was fairness.
"Even if we feel it is wrong (discharging the trio) we accept the court's decision. But we have to follow procedure. Everything must be done in accordance with the law," he said.
Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum said the Hindu Rights Action Force leaders had made empty promises to thousands of Indians to take part in Sunday's illegal rally.
"The Hindraf leaders had not only defied orders but also caused trouble to the public and the government," he said at parliament house.
Johari said he believed the Hindraf leaders had their own agenda, which had nothing to do with helping the Indian community.
He said just a handful of representatives could have quietly handed over the memorandum to the British High Commission, without having to gather such a large crowd.
"Even if they wanted to hand over a memorandum, why hand it over to the British government, they could have given it to our prime minister.
"The issue now borders on racism and the opposition is having field day over it," he said.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said the discharge of the three leaders of Hindraf by the court showed that the judiciary was independent,
He said the courts had to follow procedures and be satisfied that there was fairness.
"Even if we feel it is wrong (discharging the trio) we accept the court's decision. But we have to follow procedure. Everything must be done in accordance with the law," he said.
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