PPP threatens to mobilize genies

PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Convinced that victory is nigh, United Development Party (PPP) activists threatened yesterday to summon genies to guard polling booths if poll rigging became apparent on May 29.

Purbalingga PPP chief Muzny Tawir said the genies would be mobilized if necessary to force the government to run the general election fairly.

"The genies will be asked to stop poll rigging," Muzny said. "If all election officials can be honest and fair, the election will proceed peacefully."

The Moslem-based party has had huge turnouts at its rallies.

In anticipation of clashes with Golkar supporters, spiritual leaders have given PPP supporters powers believed to be able to repulse attacks. (wah/pan)