Mega tells TNI, police to safeguard election

Mega tells TNI, police to safeguard election

TIMIKA, Papua: President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked security
agencies on Sunday to do their utmost to ensure the success of
the country's first ever direct presidential election on July 5.

"Likewise, the people must try to ensure that the polls run
peacefully," said Megawati, who was here to inaugurate a number
of projects including the Graha Eme Neme Yauware building and an
integrated health center.

Megawati, who is seeking a full five-year term, has chosen
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi as her running mate.

"I hope that the people will help make the presidential
election a success, and not because Hasyim Muzadi and I have been
nominated," she said.

"Thank God, the first phase of the general election (the
legislative election on April 5) ran peacefully," she said.
--Antara