With cracks widening inside BN, the party stands at a political crossroads, torn between loyalty to a coalition that has sidelined it and the promise of renewed relevance under Perikatan Nasional or even Pakatan Harapan.

The million-dollar question looms: What will MIC delegates decide at the upcoming annual general meeting on Nov 16?

If BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi truly wants to lead a coalition, he must stop hoarding power and start sharing the table.

Because right now, BN resembles less a coalition and more Umno’s personal playground.

MIC’s frustration is no mystery. Broken promises, shrinking representation, and...