HMI irked by Salahuddin, Siswono absence

HMI irked by Salahuddin, Siswono absence

JAKARTA: Executives of the Muslim Student Association (HMI) issued a "motion of no confidence" in vice presidential candidates Salahuddin Wahid and Siswono Yudohusodo on Saturday.

Hasanuddin, the chairman of the organization, said that the motion was issued after both failed to attend a debate organized by the HMI in collaboration with the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) and Lativi television, even though both candidates had previously promised to attend. "Even at the campaign stage, they are already breaking their promises," said Hasanuddin.

Salahuddin canceled his participation in the debate by sending a text message to the organizers, while Siswono did not give any notification of his absence.

The only vice presidential candidate to turn up for the event was Jusuf Kalla. -- Antara