Budget 2026: PMX’s Systematic Betrayal and exclusion of the Indian Community
The Indian community, despite having acknowledged by Anwar as among the poorest and most marginalised groups in the country, is currently facing chronic socio economic issues that requires honest and urgent state intervention. His government’s failure to act, stand in complete contradiction to his rhetoric, exacerbating the community's plight.
The recent budget announcement by Prime Minister once again exposes the stark hypocrisy behind his claims of practising inclusive governance. Despite frequently proclaiming his commitment to uplift all communities, his failure to even mention allocations for the Indian community in his budget speech last Friday reflects a clear disregard for the plight of this long-marginalised segment of Malaysian society.
PMX’s refusal to allocate a minimum of RM500 million towards meaningful empowerment and development initiatives for the downtrodden Indian community further reveals his true intentions. The Indian community, despite him having acknowledged as among the poorest and most marginalised groups in the country, is currently facing chronic socio economic issues that requires honest and urgent state intervention. His government’s failure to act, stand in complete contradiction to his rhetoric, exacerbating the community's plight.
Equally troubling is his continued inaction in appointing a dedicated minister to oversee the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA). The refusal to reinstate the JUSA-grade positions for the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of MITRA indicates a deliberate move to cripple the institution, rendering it dysfunctional and ineffective. This sustained neglect clearly demonstrates an agenda to paralyse MITRA and undermine its potential to serve the community.
The silence of Indian leaders within Pakatan Harapan, particularly the 12 Members of Parliament and 15 State Assemblymen, is both disappointing and telling. Their unwillingness to speak up against this ongoing marginalisation only proves that the so-called MadaniGovernment has failed the Indian community at every level, leaving them disillusioned with the current state of affairs.
Unless the Indian community rallies behind credible and principled leadership such as that of HINDRAF and MAP in the upcoming GE16, the future remains bleak. However, with the right leadership, the community can unite and bring about the change it deserves. The time has come for the community to unite under honest and credible leadership that prioritises real empowerment over political tokenism.