Deadlock, TNI takes over

Deadlock, TNI takes over

In view of the political situation following the poll, it has
been forecasted that a prolonged confrontation among political
parties will prevail, which could lead to chaos and disorder. And
what is the consequence of this? According to some political
observers, a state of emergency would most probably be declared.

This is so because, based on the 1945 Constitution (Article
12), the President is empowered with the authority to declare a
state of emergency.

However, such a prediction is not absolutely likely, as we
still have to wait until the vote counting is finished. All we
have to do is continue to be watchful for any unexpected
development.

So far, we are witnessing that there is not a single majority
which makes two or more of the major parties to coalesce, and
consensus could be difficult. As a result, it may lead to a
deadlock in the election of a president, and a chaotic situation
will prevail. Under such circumstances, the military (TNI) would
be obliged to take over the lead to save the nation from
experiencing national catastrophe, and, at the same time, to save
the state ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.

PRIYONO S.

Jakarta