Call for Islamic coalition<\/p>\n
From Republika<\/p>\n
My suggestion in 2001 that only one Islamic party should be
\nset up received a muted response from the Muslim party elite. In
\n2003 I attended three meetings with Islamic and Muslim-based
\nparties to voice the same aspiration, but failed to secure any
\nfollow-up while general elections were approaching.<\/p>\n
On Jan. 26, 2004, private TV station Lativi reported that five
\nIslamic parties in North Sumatra had formed a coalition and in
\nthe elections will follow the one with the most votes. I was
\ndeeply moved and hope elites from Muslim parties across the
\ncountry have been informed of the news.<\/p>\n
I would suggest the Islamic coalition leaders in Medan should
\nhold a public meeting at a mosque without displaying party
\nsymbols. A lecture could be delivered by a non-partisan Islamic
\nscholar or teacher, who would emphasize Muslim brotherhood
\ntowards an Islamic unity. It would not be necessary for the party
\nleaders -- sitting before their followers -- to speak.<\/p>\n
In the coming campaign period, party leaders in the Islamic
\ncoalition should begin their election campaigns jointly instead
\nof arranging individual rallies. I am convinced, by going back to
\nthe mosque, Islamic fraternity will get a considerable boost.<\/p>\n
KH CHOLIL RIDWAN
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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