MIC to quit BN?
MIC delegates passed a resolution to quit Barisan Nasional (BN) on 16 November 2025, but left the final decision to the party leadership.
Last updated at Nov 21, 2025
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🗳️ Delegates Vote To Quit BN
At the 79th MIC Annual General Meeting on 16 November 2025, delegates unanimously approved a resolution for the party to leave the Barisan Nasional coalition. The delegates argued that the existing cooperation no longer provided sufficient space for MIC to champion the interests of the Indian community or contribute meaningfully to national development.
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🤝 MIC Pledges Support For PM Anwar
Despite the resolution to leave BN, MIC President Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran stressed that the party remains fully committed to supporting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim until the end of his current mandate. Vigneswaran stated that the issues faced by MIC stemmed from BN and not from the Pakatan Harapan-led unity government.
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🤝 Zahid Respects MIC's Decision
BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated on 19 November 2025 that he would respect any decision made by MIC to leave the coalition, asserting his open stance on the matter. Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, added that BN would not interfere with MIC's internal affairs, and that the coalition has never compelled a party to stay or leave.
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🗳️ Talks Deferred Until After Sabah Polls
BN Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced that BN will hold talks with the MIC leadership following the conclusion of the 17th Sabah State Election. Mohamad hopes the discussion will clarify misunderstandings about the party's position and iron out any issues to preserve the long-standing pre-independence friendship.
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👀 MIC To Join PN?
The MIC delegates' resolution deferred the final decision on whether to leave BN to the party's Central Working Committee and President S.A. Vigneswaran. Deputy President M. Saravanan previously proposed formally applying to join Perikatan Nasional, which he suggested would offer a more principled and inclusive platform for the Indian community.
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