Jakarta – Around 100 PDI Perjuangan members from Surabaya, East Java, demonstrated at the party's headquarters on Jl. Pecenongan in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, prompting the cancellation of party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri's arrival.

Presidential guards installed a metal door in front of the party headquarters, but President Megawati had already canceled her plan to join the party's weekly meeting, Antara reported.

The protesters came in five Metromini buses, waving banners and posters, demanding PDI Perjuangan secretary general Sutjipto be held responsible for his actions, which includes the dismissal of the party's Surabaya chairman, M. Basuki.

Previously, another PDI Perjuangan leader, Haryanto Taslam, had reported to the police Sutjipto's alleged unlawful dismissal of M. Basuki. Sutjipto was deemed to have practiced "oppressive measures" within the party.

The protesters, who previously wanted to speak directly with Megawati, eventually held discussions with one of PDI Perjuangan's chairmen, Roy B.B. Janis. Roy urged the group to leave the matter to the due process of law.