Orderly campaigns and fair elections<\/p>\n
As the campaigning period for the general election draws to a
\nclose, various interesting developments are taking place.
\nSympathizers of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)
\nleader Megawati have taken to the streets to join United
\nDevelopment Party (PPP) campaigns.<\/p>\n
From a legal point of view, the display of \"Mega-bintang\"
\nbanners is inappropriate. But there is no reason to react to
\ntheir campaigning enthusiasm by taking unwise measures. There is
\nno need to prohibit the campaigning zest. This enthusiasm should
\nbe observed without suspicion.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, violent and uncontrollable campaigns
\ndeserve to be strictly dealt with. The rising heat of the
\ncampaign period must not be allowed to continue, and should be
\ncontrolled. The campaign period will end on May 29 when
\nIndonesians cast their vote in the general election. A honest,
\nfair and free general election will add to the good standing of
\ndemocracy in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
-- Republika, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/orderly-campaigns-and-fair-elections-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }