Implementation of HINFDRAF rally for Malaysia

The aim of the present study is to understand the impact of HNIDRAF (Hindu rights Action Force) movement in the Malaysian politics. On November 2007, about 30,000 ethnic Indians converged in Kuala Lumpur to highlight the longstanding racial discrimination and inequalities practiced by the ruling government against Indians in Malaysia and a massive crackdown by the government. 75% of the protesters in the rally were youth who felt alienated due to denial of getting equal opportunities by the government in jobs, education, starting small businesses, buying houses etc. The spontaneous protests and demonstrations organized by the HINDRAF hit newspaper headlines in 2007. Equally relevant, the educated ethnic Indians have been protesting against many undemocratic practices of the Malaysian Government like the notorious Internal Security Act (ISA). The anger is not towards other ethnic groups but at those in power including the leaders of Malaysian Indian congress (MIC) who are sharing power with the ruling party. This was clearly manifested in the 2008 General Election, when Samy Velu, President of MIC lost his parliamentary seat in his stronghold constituency. The ruling coalition, the Barisan National (BN) and its main party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) suffered their worst electoral defeat since independence in 1957. The coalition, which until then had held 198 of the 220 seats in parliament, only won 140 and lost control in 5 of the 13 states of the federation. It was a significant victory for the opposition, the Pakatan Rakyat, which had allowed it to pass any laws it wanted in parliaments. While the same result 2/3 majority is repeated 2013 General Election, and additionally BN seats were fallen to 133 and lost control in 7 states. It is also a sign that Malaysian society aspires to profound changes.