Mardiyanto backed by many

Mardiyanto backed by many

SEMARANG, Central Java: The head of the Armed Forces faction
in the provincial legislature here, Col. Suparto, said his
faction had received dozens of letters urging it to support the
nomination of Maj. Gen. Mardiyanto to replace incumbent Soewardi
as governor.

"The letters come from almost all regencies in Central Java,
both in an individual capacity and representing organizations,"
he said here yesterday.

Mardiyanto was formerly the Diponegoro Military Commander
overseeing Central Java. He is currently assistant to the Armed
Forces Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs.

According to Suparto, the letters state that Mardiyanto truly
understands the aspirations of the people and exemplified fine
qualities of leadership without any hint of arrogance while he
was military commander here.

The letters of support expressed hope that, if elected,
governor Mardiyanto could again bring a sense of tranquility and
serenity to the province. (har)