Golkar trying to avoid criticism

Golkar trying to avoid criticism

JAKARTA: With reports of violations of the election law by
political parties on the rise, the Golkar Party decided during a
meeting here that they would not display many party symbols or
banners in public places before the official campaign period.

Golkar deputy secretary general Rully Chairul Azwar said on
Monday his party had been trying to respect the election
regulations.

During the Golkar convention in October last year the party
displayed its symbols in very visible locales across Jakarta.

"We don't want more criticism," Rully said on the sidelines of
party meeting, which will close on Tuesday.

The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and a group of
police officials will also address the party members on the
campaign regulations.

Separately, Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung called on the
General Elections Commission (KPU) to clearly define which party
activities would be considered a violation. - JP