Safe succession

Safe succession

From Editor

Dr. Suhardiman suddenly formed Baladhika Karya (a loose force), meant to safeguard the succession process. According to Suhardiman, who is Deputy Chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, this special force is designed to curb violence that may arise at the time of succession.

The first succession took place when Sukarno was succeeded by Soeharto. The elections of president that followed were done without much ado. So Suhardiman's concern about the possible fuss during the next election is groundless. We already have a mechanism for succession, anyhow.

We certainly do not wish for bloodshed to color the succession, because the people will only suffer from such an incident. Therefore, the voice of the people should be listened to if the succession is to go smoothly.

BUWANA BAGAS TOMO

Jakarta