PDI-P office attacked

PDI-P office attacked

PALU, Central Sulawesi: Some 150 Indonesian Democratic Party
of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) supporters attacked the office of
the party's provincial chapter on Wednesday to protest what they
called the undemocratic election of Dahyar Alatas as chairman.

The protesters pelted the office on Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin in
Marawola district, causing severe damage to its windows and
wooden gate.

One of the attackers, Irwan, said Dahyar, the deputy speaker
of Buol Tolitoli legislative council, did not deserve the party
leadership post because he lost to Renny Lamadjido by six votes
in the July 23 election. Renny, a local businessman, won 14 out
of 24 ballots cast, but was sidelined on the grounds that he did
not meet the minimum requirement of four years of party
membership.

Palu Police chief Supt. Sudargo said no arrest had been made,
pending a lawsuit filed by the party. (27/lup)