Gus Dur supporters hit the streets

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Some 200 supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid from Banyumas took to the streets here on Tuesday, burning the Golkar Party flag.

The President's supporters also demanded House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais stop their efforts to unseat Abdurrahman.

"We call on the two politicians to take our demand into consideration for the sake of the nation," Muchson, one of the protesters, said.

According to Muchson, the protesters were prepared to go to Jakarta to defend the President if Amien and Akbar continued in their efforts to topple Abdurrahman.

"As long as Golkar members are in the administration, things will remain chaotic," Muchson said.

According to sources, Abdurrahman's supporters plan to hold more rallies on Wednesday. (45)