Soerjadi's 'bald devil'<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: As the 1997 general election turns into a security
\nnightmare, the authorities face the challenge of dealing with an
\nunexpected force, the \"bald devil\".<\/p>\n
From President Soeharto right down to the common man, the bald
\ndevil has been blamed for fouling up the election.<\/p>\n
But the devil worked in mysterious ways, said Soerjadi, the
\ngovernment-recognized chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party
\n(PDI).<\/p>\n
He used the term bald devil to describe government officials
\nwho were trying to win votes for Golkar through people's
\nstomachs.<\/p>\n
He told a rally in Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Thursday that
\nthe bald devil would sneak into PDI supporters' homes a few days
\nbefore the election and encourage them to vote Golkar.<\/p>\n
\"The bald devil's technique is often very funny. The devil
\nwill usually bring 10 kilograms of rice, instant noodles and Rp
\n10,000 (US$4) for a vote,\" he said.<\/p>\n
If this \"seduction\" failed, they would try other tricks, such
\nas intimidation. \"But don't be afraid. Fight back and, if you
\ncan, catch the bald devils and take them to court,\" he said.
\n(pan)<\/p>",
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