PDI-P suspends local board

PDI-P suspends local board

PADANG, West Sumatra : The Central Executive Board of the
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in
Jakarta has issued an official letter temporarily suspending the
provincial executive board due to a prolonged internal dispute.

All duties and tasks relating to party matters in the province
have been taken over by the central executive board according to
a letter dated Aug. 16.

The letter, signed by chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri and
General Secretary Sutjipto, also urged party members in the
province to maintain unity despite the ongoing internal rift.

The dispute which began in early July centers around the
controversial election of new provincial chairman Djanas Raden
after a provincial congress.

Resistance against Djanas' leadership was also evident as four
members of the new provincial board immediately resigned.

The rift widened and has split party followers in the 14
branches of the province into two camps. (28/lup)