I refer to the Malaysiakini report Human Rights Party to give Indians a third voice .

The move by Hindraf leaders to form another political party for Indians in this country is not right. They may not get enough support to sustain themselves as a viable alternative in the long- term.

Hindraf leaders may have become popular with their street protests and demonstrations but the Indian community and the nation at large is getting fed up with their rhetoric and some of `side shows' involving children as young as seven years old.

Some of their leaders have been held under the ISA and they may be treated like `heroes' of the community but they must remember that this cannot go on forever. What do they intend to prove and how do they intend to achieve their goals by grouping themselves as another political party?

Initially, they may be able to `rope in' a certain number of Indians from MIC, PPP, IPF, Gerakan and the DAP. And after the initial euphoria and enthusiasm, they will not get the support they need.

Can their proposed political party `attract' non-Indians also? The simple logic is they cannot expect to win a seat in any constituency without the support of the Malays and the Chinese. Can their proposed political party `attract' and `provide' for non-Indians also?

The Hindraf leaders should not be naïve in thinking that they can work on the same formula of the late Seenivasagam brothers of the PPP in the 1950s and 60s.

Times have changed and the political awareness and maturity of the electorate have also changed significantly. The strategies used by our political leaders some three or four decades ago cannot be used again.

The Hindraf leaders say that they are disappointed with BN and also Pakatan Rakyat. So who do they want to work with?

Assuming that they become successful in sending some of their representatives to Parliament and the state assemblies, can these representatives achieve anything for the community by declaring themselves `independent' and remain `independent' always? Is it really practical and possible?

Unless they can form a party that will have mass appeal across all major races, they cannot form a strong representation and will be consigned to oblivion in the course of time.

The Indian Malaysian community is already badly divided with too many political parties and groups claiming to represent them. It does not require any more political parties.

The Hindraf leaders should consider the pros and cons and weigh the long-term implications instead of some short-term gains, the consequences of which may put the Indian community in a more delicate and desperate situation.