MIC chief Samy says goodbye

IPOH: After having served the Sungai Siput constituency since 1974, yesterday's unexpected defeat came as a major shock to MIC president Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu.

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Samy Vellu, who turned 72 yesterday, made a quick exit from the Dewan Konvensyen Sungai Siput on learning the result for the parliamentary seat.

On his way out, the MIC supremo said "goodbye" to reporters and supporters who had gathered at the hall.

Samy Vellu lost to Dr D. Jeyakumar, a former chest physician, his nemesis since 1999, whom he had trounced in the last general election with a majority of 10,349 votes.

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