Top cop warns against mass rallies

Top cop warns against mass rallies

JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar appealed to
all quarters on Friday not to hold mass rallies during the Annual
Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August.

"Differences of opinion yes, but mass mobilizations should be
avoided because it could create undesired consequences," Da'i
said here.

The 700-strong Assembly, the country's highest legislative
body, will hold its Annual Session in August, during which it is
expected to endorse amendments to the 1945 Constitution.

Political parties have openly expressed their differences over
a number of issues related to the amendments, raising fears of
conflicts among their supporters. --Antara