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Anies invited to 'anti-Ahok' 212 Rally Alumni gathering
Jakarta Post - November 23, 2017
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)
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