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