PDI Perjuangan should be critical of itself

PDI Perjuangan should be critical of itself

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) has just ended its three-day meeting, agreeing on some important points, including the renomination of its chairwoman, Megawati Soekarnoputri, as president in the 2004 general election.

Would she make it? Let us see. However, one of the party's cadres, Kwik Kian Gie, gave a yellow light, saying that the party would be destroyed because it is corrupt.

He was referring to party cadres who are in the legislative assembly and in executive positions, who take advantage of their posts to further their own or their group's interests.

PDI-Perjuangan is already different from the old one. The party's figures have become powerful. Whether the country would be in a better or worse situation is determined by its cadres sitting in strategic positions.

Unfortunately until now, Megawati has yet to make substantial change. The crisis has even prolonged, and corruption, collusion and nepotism have been thriving.

Given this situation, the party decided to renominate Megawati. That is all right. However, it should be remembered that PDI-Perjuangan has become a powerful party. The real work of Ibu Megawati to improve the people's welfare and to promote the well-being of the nation are most important. -- Republika, Jakarta