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Anies invited to ‘anti-Ahok’ 212 Rally Alumni gathering
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and his deputy Sandiaga Uno have been invited to the first anniversary of the 212 rally, a huge gathering of Muslims last year that pushed the prosecution of then governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama.
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This aerial view shows Muslims gathering at Jakarta's National Monument Park for a rally against Jakarta's Christian Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known by his nickname Ahok, on Dec. 2, 2016. (AFP/File)
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akarta Governor Anies Baswedan and his deputy Sandiaga Uno have been invited to the first anniversary of the 212 rally, a huge gathering of Muslims last year that pushed the prosecution of then governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama.
The group holding the reunion event, which has dubbed itself the “212 Rally Alumni” (after the first protest that took place on December 2, 2016) plan to celebrate not only the anniversary of the first rally, but also the birthday of Prophet Muhammad at National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta on Dec. 2.
Chairman of the 212 Alumni presidium Slamet Maarif claimed on Thursday that the event would begin with subuh (dawn prayer) and end with dzuhur (afternoon prayer).
He added that he had invited Anies and Sandiaga to the event.
Slamet said he had obtained permits to hold the anniversary at Monas Park, despite the police’s suggestion for them to pray at Istiqlal Mosque in Central Jakarta.
“We’re set [on holding the event at Monas]. We have obtained all the permits,” Slamet said on Thursday according to kompas.com.
Previously, Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen. Idham Azis said the police and the military officers would guard the event should the participants insist on holding their anniversary at Monas.
Separately, Anies refused to comment on the planned event. “It’s enough, enough,” he said.
He added that Monas could be used for religious events, but the event organizers should obtain the permits. (cal/yon)
