NU to remain neutral in runoff

NU to remain neutral in runoff

JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul
Ulama (NU) pledged on Wednesday to stay neutral in September's
runoff.

Acting NU chairman Masdar F. Mas'udi said that although the
organization's leader Hasyim Muzadi would likely contest the
runoff as the running mate of incumbent President Megawati
Soekarnoputri, NU would not support any presidential candidates.

"Organization-wise NU will remain neutral -- its members are
free to make their own choice," Masdar said. -- Antara