Extra jobs for PDI guards<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) security guards are
\nnot only responsible for maintaining order at rallies, but also
\nto stop people leaving them.<\/p>\n
After yelling throughout a one-hour speech delivered by PDI
\nsecretary-general Buttu Hutapea Thursday, most of the
\nenthusiastic supporters who packed the Yos Sudarso sports hall in
\nNorth Jakarta gave up to the heat.<\/p>\n
The 5,000-seat hall had no air conditioners. Its three tired
\nceiling fans could do little to cool the audience.<\/p>\n
When Buttu retired from the podium, they young supporters
\ncharged for the exit in search of fresh air.<\/p>\n
But PDI guards refused to open the door and pushed the youths
\nback into the hall, sometimes waving their batons.<\/p>\n
"Let us through. The bulls want a drink," a young man, his
\nface painted red, screamed.<\/p>\n
"No, no. Please return to your seats until the rally ends,"
\none guards replied.<\/p>\n
PDI, beleaguered by an internal conflict, has had small
\naudiences at its rallies compared to the United Development
\nParty's or the dominant Golkar's.<\/p>\n
When the youths and the guards were set to clash, a rally
\norganizer intervened.<\/p>\n
"Okay, come in because our dangdut singers are ready to
\nentertain us," he said.<\/p>\n
The thirsty mob slowly returned from the exit. (amd)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/extra-jobs-for-pdi-guards-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }