Fear of deadlock

Fear of deadlock

Political observers have shown great concern that the
discussion on the amendments to the 1945 Constitution will end in
deadlock.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan)
has been in the spotlight for delaying the discussion on
constitutional amendment.

From the very beginning, the party seemed unenthusiastic about
the idea of perfecting this country's Constitution based on the
principles of reform.

It is incomprehensible why this party, which enjoyed public
support thanks to the reform movement, has acted very
conservatively in terms of the state administration. It has
tended to take the same position as Golkar Party did during the
New Order administration.

PDI Perjuangan has shown the willingness to move forward. In
the presidential election system, for instance, the party has
revealed its readiness to follow what other parties want. It is
hoped that this move would extend further -- that it would not
only follow the decision of other parties but also lead them in
perfecting the state administration system. As such, the party
might garner the highest points for being the most reformist
party in the upcoming annual MPR session.

-- Republika, Jakarta