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Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)

Largest Indian based political party. Founded in 1946, MIC has been plunged with leadership struggle from its inception.

1954 - Joined Alliance, a coalition of UMNO and MCA.  Since then has been a component of ruling National Front Coalition.  Current President: Sami Velu Deputy President: S. Subramaniam Vice Presidents: Veerasingam, Palanivel, K. S. Nijar  # of Branches: 3000  Membership: 600,000	All the Presidents	Year
	John Thivi	1946 -1947
	Sardar Booth Singh	1947 - 1950
	K. Ramanathan Chetty	1950 - 1951
	Kundanlal Thevasar	1951 - 1955
	V.T. Sambanthan	1955 - 1973
	Manikavasagam	1973 - 1979
	Sami Velu	1979 - present

	Activities
	Launched National Land Finance Cooperative Society (NLFCS) in 1960 to buy Estates. At that time, unemployment and eviction from homes occurred when estates were sold to locals cheaply who in turn fragment them and sell it for profit. Launched the much hyped Maika Holdings in 1980 with RM 100 million raised from the Indian community.

Indian Progressive Front (IPF)

Founded by M. G. Pandithan, an expelled former MIC vice-president in 1988. Begging to join the ruling National Front (NF) since then but has been blocked by MIC.  Current President:   M. G. Pandithan Deputy President:   # of Branches:     Membership:    380,000	Activities
	Presenting a Mercedes Benz to M. G. Pandithan from funds raised by members. Organizing cultural shows throughout the country.

People Progressive Front (PPP)

Founded by Seenivasagam. Memeber of National Front. Current President:   Keviyas Deputy President:   # of Branches:     Membership:    300,000	Activities