PDI-P to elect new leader for Central Java

PDI-P to elect new leader for Central Java

SEMARANG: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
Perjuangan) will elect a new chairman of the party's Central Java
chapter later this month, to replace the departing Mardijo.

Mardijo was dismissed last month by PDI Perjuangan chairwoman
Megawati Soekarnoputri for defying her order to support the
renomination of Central Java Governor Mardianto. Mardijo insisted
on running himself, though he was defeated.

Mardijo's former post is being temporarily filled by Gunawan
Wirosarojo, who was appointed to the post by the PDI Perjuangan's
central board.

Several names have been floated as possible candidates for the
post, including Bambang Pranoto, Willem Tutuarina and Agus
Condro. All are members of the House of Representatives.

Other candidates are Murdoko (deputy treasurer of Central
Java's PDI Perjuangan chapter), Daniel Budi Setiono (a former
senior party executive in the province), Frans Lukman (chairman
of the party's Cilacap branch) and two party councillors, Gatot
Luprijatomo and Maulen Sinaga.--JP