Read raaja’s blog and was touched by an Indian teenagers action…called up mahen to get seelan’s contact number for direction as im at dummy level with Singapore roads but he didnt have his number. So i went to streetdirectory.com and some how found our way there after getting lost for an hour….phewww…
The moment i saw an young Indian guy sitting leaning by the tree,i knew it must be him, seelan palay, the guy whom endangered his own health and safety for a hunger strike in front of Malaysian embassy,Singapore…
When approached, he welcomed us with a tired smile. of course, what you expect from a person whom are surviving by just consuming H2O and going to continue doing that till this saturday 9am…A malay guy from the embassy seems to be like the security guard walked to us after he saw seelan handing over the statement letter to us and asked for a copy.
he claimed that he just wanna have a look at the statement but was turned down by seelan….see the video of that frustrated clown walking away ,muahaha…
Singaporean police from tanglin district came about to warn him but he told them he’s just fasting and not gonna do any harm. since it was pouring like cats and dogs, hence the authority unable to record any video footage on him…god is gr8, hehehe…
I was asked that will there be any changes if a single person is trying to do something for the HINDRAF 5? do you (me) think that he will get justice for them or put him into trouble…well,i just kept quiet cuz i noe if i’m about to open my mouth,its gonna ended up in a big argument….what i don’t like about my people’s mentality is they will not look into the root cause or not even take lil initiative to look into the matter but will open their big mouth and de-motivate the rest. Go and see for yourself what is the guy is doing for our Malaysian HINDRAF lawyers fasting under shine and rain endangering his future. Seelan, might face lawsuit and even entry denial to Malaysia but for a good deed, the young artist is doing such a noble job….Seelan palay, reminds me of a Chinese proverb that even a thick iron rod can be grind into a tiny needle if there’s a will….KEEP IT UP!!!!
*edited: more than 25 malaysians visited seelan on 1st january 2008..hats off..
Guys,if u are residing in JB or singapore, the place that seelan fasting now is not very far from you, why not pay him a visit and show your support!!!! thanks!!
malaysian embassy,singapore
seelan with the basic needs like raincoat,umbrella and water supplies. he said it was freezing cold at nite..poor guy…really respect him la…
this is where seelan sleeps at nite with all the mosquitos and bug bites
uncle yap, being really supportive and planned to stay with seelan tonite
me support u,brother!!!!
me, suren and seelan
message from seelan watch it….
I, Seelan Palay, am going to undertake fasting in my personal capacity for a period of 5 days calling for the release of the 5 Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leaders, legal adviser P Uthayakumar, lawyers M Manoharan, R Kenghadharan, V Ganabatirau and organizing secretary T Vasanthakumar, who were arrested on 13 December 2007under the Malaysian Internal Security Act (ISA) on unfounded charges of incitement to rebellion and for having links with terrorist organizations. Detention without trial under the draconian Internal Security Act is unjustified for the HINDRAF 5, who only struggle for the marginalized 8% of ethnic minority Indians in Malaysia.
The fast, in which I will only consume water and no food, will be carried out outside the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore, 31 Jervois Road. It will begin at 9am on Monday, 31 December 2007 and end at 9am on Saturday, 5 January 2008. Each day of my fast is in dedication to each of the 5 detainees.
My action is both a personal commitment and a plea for the international community to pay attention to this serious human rights issue. I am calling for greater global commitment to bear pressure on the Malaysian Government for the release of the HINDRAF 5 and to prove any allegations made against them in an open Court process. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch USA, the Federation of Human Rights Organizations of India (FHROI) and regional NGOs have also strongly condemned this application of the ISA by the Malaysian Government.
Having been present at the HINDRAF rally in Kuala Lumpur on 25 November 2007, I can personally attest to the peaceful assembly that HINDRAF organized and the unjustified response to it by the Malaysian Federal Reserve Unit (FRU). As if there were not enough tears in the eyes of the people gathered that day, the authorities have had to administer tear gas to further add to their pain. Rubber bullets and water cannons were also used on the unarmed citizens, which included men and women of all ages. Let us not forget the Batu Caves incident earlier the same day where tear gas was shot into the Batu Caves temple upon civilians who were trapped inside.
Given our common history, I can relate to the language of structural poverty of the Malaysian Indians. The people gathered that day with peaceful intent for a just cause, and that is why I am determined to express my disquiet and discontent at what is a highhanded approach by the Malaysian Government.
In line with the greater focus on human rights in ASEAN today, what with the inclusion of a Human Rights Commission in the signing of the ASEAN Charter in Singapore, we surely cannot turn a blind eye to this matter, especially as it concerns a country which is our immediate neighbor.
Lastly, I cannot celebrate the coming of the New Year when I know that the HINDRAF 5 may be detained for an indefinite period of time.
Sincerely,
Seelan Palay
for more :
http://www.singaporeindianvoice.blogspot.com/
http://www.uncleyap-news.blogspot.com
http://www.raajarox.com/
stay tune for more updates tomorrow as i’m signing off from duty and my colleague is waiting for the pc….GOD BLESS SEELAN AND LET US PRAY IT DOESN’T RAIN !!!! he’s not doing something that everybody can do….
:”I salute you Mr Seelan for your believe in justice and that a man can make a difference towards a cause that he stands for.I hope that we will carry the strength that you have for our fight towards equality as citizens of Malaysia.My prayers and sincere appreciation will always be there for you.It is people like you that make us proud to be of Indian origin”.
Nathan (shah alam)
Viknes,
Thanks for the write-up on Seelan Palay. I bow and thank you for taking the initiative to stand by ourside and supporting us by hurting you physically. We as citizen’s of Malaysia are very gratitute towards your pledge. We wish you success and you will be our heroes always and remembered. We will include you in our prayers and wishing u all the best.
Thank you all and especially Vicky for his constant support. Let us keep up the struggle for freedom and equality!