Malaysia: Deepavali vs. Diwali Row Exposes MIC's Fading Relevance
A debate over the spelling of the Hindu festival of lights, 'Deepavali' versus 'Diwali,' has erupted in Malaysia, with an ethnic Indian party demanding the traditional term. This highlights the party's declining political influence and the need to address deeper socioeconomic issues facing Malaysian Indians.
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