One further step

One further step

From Merdeka

Indonesia's general election takes place once every five years. This year it is the sixth election during the New Order government and the seventh in the period of the country's independence.

The country is getting feverish toward election day in May 1997. Names of candidates for the House of Representatives have been published in the media. Comments on them have also been voiced.

The general election essentially has noble ideas. Therefore the principle of a free election should be observed. Pancasila democracy does not know opposition, but it is familiar with associates in deliberations. It does not know minority force or single majority either, there is only a single principle. It is neither an arena for domination where the end justifies the means.

The concern and participation of each citizen in the general election is proof of the loyalty and love for Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. Therefore, citizens should use their voting right.

Democracy is on the horizon and is only one step away. Let us welcome it without prejudice. Citizens have the same rights because sovereignty is in the hands of the people and not in the hands of the authorities.

Let us support each other and be united in making the 1997 general election a success.

MARSI

Bangka