Special session

Special session

From Sinar Pagi

The House of Representatives and People's Consultative Assembly speakers have given the green light for the holding of the special session. No matter whether the special session is held in August or July, it appears it is largely aimed at impeaching the President. So it is likely that Megawati Soekarnoputri will ascend to the top seat.

On the other hand, the President has tried to thwart the possibility of being impeached in the special session by reshuffling the Cabinet a number of times and beginning an investigation on several national figures over their alleged wrong doings. And the actions are seen to be somewhat justifying the means.

The bickering and unhealthy rivalry among the political elite has become increasingly evident. As a result of these circumstances, the people at large who are suffering.

SRIYONO

Jakarta