Megawati condemns media, opposition

Megawati condemns media, opposition

President Megawati Soekarnoputri in her capacity as chairwoman
of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (photo above) is
pictured attending a party anniversary celebration at her private
residence in the Kebagusan area of South Jakarta.

In a speech during the event on Tuesday evening, Megawati
lashed out at the media and her critics for blowing up out of
proportion the recent nationwide antigovernment protests. Calling
any attempts to topple her government both unconstitutional and
uncivilized, Megawati suggested that her rivals should wait to
challenge her in a free and fair election next year.

Megawati, who claims to enjoy the support of 40 million
people, said Indonesia should not let history repeat itself.
Three of the four presidents before Megawati stepped down in
disgrace following political turmoil. --JP