PKS: Finally triumphant

PKS: Finally triumphant

From Republika

As a member of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), I, and other party members, were happy to learn of the party's decision to support Amien and Siswono in the presidential election.

The public image of the PKS has been slightly tarnished, due to some of its top leaders' support of Wiranto. For the public, the PKS is an Islamic party, which is pro-reform and against the New Order. It is against human rights violations, and it is also against violence and militarism. It was an opportunistic attitude that caused some people to say that Wiranto should be backed, as Golkar had secured the largest number of votes in the legislative election. Those supporting Wiranto seem to have forgotten his background, and that of those close to him.

PKS members are relieved because the PKS has returned to its original identity as an Islamic and propagative party.

RAHMI SABIRIN Jakarta