Press Statement by Lim Guan Eng in Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 16^th October 2008: 

DAP condemns the Hindraf ban as politically motivated in an act of vengeance against Hindraf   

DAP condemns the Hindraf ban as politically motivated in an act of vengeance against Hindraf for contributing towards BN's loss of Indian votes in the last general elections.

Syed Hamid's logic is perverse that Hindraf exploited racial issues when Hindraf had not threatened other races but was merely trying to defend Hindu temples from unfair discrimination and wanton destruction.

The government should act consistently by outlawing all racist organizations since promoting the interests of only one ethnic group is by its nature and character anti-Malaysian and not contribute to racial harmony.

Would Shed Hamid apply his own reasoning by banning UMNO, MCA or MIC? 

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* Lim Guan Eng, Penang Chief Minister Penang & DAP Secretary-General