Taufik to run for PD leadership

Taufik to run for PD leadership

JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi
has won support to join the race for the new leadership of the
Democratic Party at an upcoming congress, according to a senior
party official.

Vence Rumangkang, a deputy leader of the party, said on Monday
that Taufik had won the support of the party's provincial
chapters at a recent leadership meeting.

Vence insisted the party hold its congress on Feb. 18 to Feb.
21, while another faction led by current party leader Subur
Budhisantoso wanted the congress be held in March.

The party meeting, which ended on Jan. 27, was attended by 28
provincial chapters. State Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero
Wacik also attended the meeting.

The Democratic Party, a newly established party, had emerged
as the fourth biggest party and brought Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
to the presidency. - Antara