Jakarta – Due to public protest, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has chose to drop Tutut Hardijanti Rukmana, the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, from its list of candidates of inspiring women.

There were also protests from party cadres against her nomination, PKS spokesman Mabruri told tempointeraktif.com on Tuesday.

"Tutut was nominated by eight people via text message," Mabruri said, adding that Tutut did not qualify because she had not participated in any public activities recently. "How can she inspire others if she is not active," he said.

The Islamist party will finalize the list on Wednesday, selecting eight women, the number the party bears for next year's election.

Three women who have already gained places among the eight are former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, Women's Empowerment Minister Meutia Hatta and East Java gubernatorial candidate Khofifah Indra Parawansa. "Khofifah has received the most votes," Mabruri said.

Earlier, PKS also drew public outcry for its decision to feature Tutut's father, the late Soeharto, as a national hero.