Margareth S. Aritonang, Jakarta – Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairwoman of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), has sent a warning to groups that threaten President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration. She has declared that party cadres are fully prepared to protect Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla.

Speaking during a ceremony to celebrate the PDI-P's 44th anniversary on Tuesday, Megawati said those who dared to threaten the government would face the wrath of the PDI-P.

"My subordinates are available and ready to face those who dare to disturb Pak President and Pak Vice President," Megawati told Jokowi and Kalla, who were sitting among the guests. Megawati did not specify the groups to whom she delivered the message.

PDI-P secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto, however, said the reminder applied to intolerant groups that use religion to challenge Jokowi's administration, as well as those who attempt to commit treason.

"We know there are groups that threaten our unity due to their attempts to disturb the government. Bu Mega's remarks are meant for them," Hasto said on the sidelines of the ceremony.

"It's the job of the PDI-P to protect Pak Jokowi and Pak Jusuf Kalla as the constitutionally elected leaders of the country," he declared.

The police earlier named several activists, including Megawati's sister Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, suspects for treason. They were arrested on Dec. 2 and released shortly thereafter.

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/01/10/pdi-p-on-guard-to-protect-jokowi-megawati.html