I was not there at the roses campaign, but I was repeatedly receiving calls - giving updates and asking for updates from friends who took part and from friends who did not. I took part on the 25th Nov event, but failed to attend yesterdays clash. I’m having a bad feeling deep in my heart for not attending the campaign. However, I tried my best to keep MakalVoice readers with some latest news on the event with info’s from friends and other blogs. It was a tough job too. Thanks to roses4pm blog for the live updates.

I’m really proud of those kids, parents and everyone who have attended the campaign. Even if they did not manage to pass the rose, they have created an impact in Malaysian History for the wellbeing of Indians. HIP HIP HOORAY!!! Be proud of yourself.

In the first place, the event suppose to be peaceful, but it turned up to be a battle and again the police have made it happen. “Syabas” to them. The police are actually doing a very good job continuously in creating hatred feeling among all the community in Malaysia towards them. By the way, none of us is astonished with the way you guys handle the crowd. Anyhow, it is hard to blame them too; the curse should go to those who are giving the instructions.

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Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today labelled the Hindu Rights Action Force as an extremists group which aimed to disrupt the general election. - MalaysiaKini

But look at those videos below and see for yourself what are the HINDRAF supportes are saying. Neither one has to be insane…

Police sprayed water and fired tear gas after the crowd ignored warnings to disperse. At least 20 people, including a Hindraf leader S Manikavasagam, were detained on Saturday, said a police official, who declined to be named citing protocol. - by Sify News

With the Malaysian government concerned about street protests in the run-up to early general elections on March 8, around 100 policemen, including riot police with helmets and shields, turned out to disperse a gathering of about 300 men, women and children. - by Reuters

A heavy police presence kept them in the city centre - preventing their planned march to parliament to give the flowers to the Prime Minister, Abdullah Badawi. - by BBC

Barricades were set up along main roads leading to Parliament but more than 200 people managed to gather nearby Saturday shouting “Long Live Hindraf” and “We want our rights.” - by CNN

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20 children were arrested and taken to Jabatan Kebajikan Kepong. They were among the 250 arrested this morning who wanted to hand roses to the PM peacefully. Most of them are from outstation and the parents of those Childern are requested to produce their respective Birth Certificates….how many parents actually carry along their kid’s birth certificate when they leave their home? Why are the police being so aggressive? If time allows, dear makals… please go to Jabatan Kebajikan Kepong and show your support. May God Bless the Children.

Some Videos on the Roses Campaign - Click Here

A supporter held up in a police truck

150 to 200 supporters being held at PULAPOL, Jalan Semarak for more than an hour now. No food and drinks being provided.

Police fired teargas and chemical-laced water cannons in a bid to disperse some 300 Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters who gathered for a peaceful event in Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur, early this morning.

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