| ID | 128141 |
| Title Proper | Hindraf makkalsakthi (people's power) movement in Malaysia |
| Other Title Information | the road ahead |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mahalingam, D |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | HINDRAF, the Hindu rights advocacy group spearheaded and organized the Indian spring on November 24, 2007 on the eve of golden jubilee year of Malaysia's independence and confronted the Malaysian state in a bid to highlight the predicament of the Indian ethnic minority. The political mobilization was popularly known as HINDRAF Makalsakthi movement as a huge numbers of Indian belonging to different strata overwhelmingly participated - even thought there was threat and intimidation from the ruling establishments against participation to vent out their anger. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.35, No.1; January 2014: p.20-24 |
| Journal Source | World Focus Vol.35, No.1; January 2014: p.20-24 |
| Key Words | Ethnic Groups ; Ethnic Politics ; Malaysia ; Ethnic Community ; Indian Ethnic Community ; HINDRAF ; Hindu Rights Advocacy Group - HINDRAF ; United Malay National Organization - UMNO ; Indian Ethnic Minority ; Political Mobilization ; Malaysian Political Landscape |