Permatang Pauh: Giant-killer Kumar joins the fray

Giant-killer Kumar joins the fray 24 Aug 2008 - anilnetto.com Giant-killer Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj joined in the by-election campaign last night in Seberang Jaya. He was introduced as the giant-killer and wira (hero) who defeated the MIC president Samy Vellu in the general election as the crowd cheered his entry. In his address, Kumar spoke about the economic recessions of the past. “Each time there is an economic slowdown, Umno would be split as they fight over which cronies to rescue,” he pointed out. “This happened in 1987 and 1997-98. The same thing was happening now.” In the process, racial issues would be raised to deflect attention from the divisions in the party leadership. Accompanying Kumar were his team of activists and supporters, who were seen distributing distributing reading material and Abolish-ISA badges. Kumar, however, had cut short his appearance and rush to a nearby police station to assist nine Hindraf supporters, including two women, who were detained by police for taking part in a protest. He was at the station until well past midnight. ...source