Umno Youth has launched a sharp attack on MIC Youth, accusing its leadership of political hypocrisy and questioning its moral and electoral credibility to criticise Barisan Nasional (BN) or its chairman.
Umno Youth deputy chief Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said remarks by MIC Youth leaders describing BN’s leadership as “power drunk” were irresponsible, unfounded and disrespectful, particularly coming from a party that has failed to win public confidence at the polls.
“MIC Youth is in no position — morally, politically or electorally — to lecture Umno on principles or integrity,” he said in a statement.
Hairi stressed that Umno’s political decisions were guided by national responsibility rather than emotional rhetoric. He said slogans such as “No DAP, No Anwar” reflected sentiments during the election period, but the party ultimately prioritised national stability over ego when the country faced political uncertainty.
“That is the difference between mature politics and emotional politics driven by resentment,” he said.
He also accused MIC Youth of double standards, alleging that while professing loyalty to BN publicly, its leaders attacked the coalition’s leadership through the media for publicity.
“That is not courage. It is political pretence,” he said.
Hairi added that Umno Youth would not allow BN to be used as a shield for electoral failures or as a platform for ambitious leaders seeking attention by undermining their own coalition.
“If MIC Youth believes it is stronger, cleaner and more principled, it should leave BN honourably, contest on its own and face the rakyat without hiding behind the coalition,” he said.
He said Umno Youth would not remain silent or rely on superficial politeness in the face of what it viewed as political duplicity, adding that the movement was prepared to respond with facts, track record and public support.
“Umno is not intimidated by empty threats or hollow rhetoric. We stand firm in defending leadership stability and the interests of the nation,” he said.
Earlier, MIC Youth had criticised BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over his remarks on MIC’s role within the coalition. MIC Youth chief K. Arvind said accusations of double standards should instead be directed at Umno’s leadership, pointing to Zahid’s past promotion of the “No DAP, No Anwar” slogan before Umno later joined the unity government alongside DAP and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.Umno Youth has launched a sharp attack on MIC Youth, accusing its leadership of political hypocrisy and questioning its moral and electoral credibility to criticise Barisan Nasional (BN) or its chairman.
Umno Youth deputy chief Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said remarks by MIC Youth leaders describing BN’s leadership as “power drunk” were irresponsible, unfounded and disrespectful, particularly coming from a party that has failed to win public confidence at the polls.
“MIC Youth is in no position — morally, politically or electorally — to lecture Umno on principles or integrity,” he said in a statement.
Hairi stressed that Umno’s political decisions were guided by national responsibility rather than emotional rhetoric. He said slogans such as “No DAP, No Anwar” reflected sentiments during the election period, but the party ultimately prioritised national stability over ego when the country faced political uncertainty.
“That is the difference between mature politics and emotional politics driven by resentment,” he said.
He also accused MIC Youth of double standards, alleging that while professing loyalty to BN publicly, its leaders attacked the coalition’s leadership through the media for publicity.
“That is not courage. It is political pretence,” he said.
Hairi added that Umno Youth would not allow BN to be used as a shield for electoral failures or as a platform for ambitious leaders seeking attention by undermining their own coalition.
“If MIC Youth believes it is stronger, cleaner and more principled, it should leave BN honourably, contest on its own and face the rakyat without hiding behind the coalition,” he said.
He said Umno Youth would not remain silent or rely on superficial politeness in the face of what it viewed as political duplicity, adding that the movement was prepared to respond with facts, track record and public support.
“Umno is not intimidated by empty threats or hollow rhetoric. We stand firm in defending leadership stability and the interests of the nation,” he said.
Earlier, MIC Youth had criticised BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over his remarks on MIC’s role within the coalition. MIC Youth chief K. Arvind said accusations of double standards should instead be directed at Umno’s leadership, pointing to Zahid’s past promotion of the “No DAP, No Anwar” slogan before Umno later joined the unity government alongside DAP and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
