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VIVAnews - Chairman of the Democratic Party, Anas Urbaningrum, said the upcoming elections in 2004 and 2009 the real right to choose members of the TNI has been recognized and restored. But affirmed in the Election Act is that members of the TNI has not used the vote.

"Such provisions could be considered still relevant for the general election in 2014, or can also be adjusted with the times," said Anas. "In my opinion, as citizens, members of the TNI's time believed to be able to use voting rights are mature and adult, and in line with the principle of democratic elections. Maturity TNI members is high," he said in writing to VIVAnews.

However, in order not to cause problems, later in the discussion draft for the 2014 elections, the government and the parliament is necessary to ask for and confirm to the Army Commander and Army Chief of Staff regarding the readiness of military members to use their rights to choose. "If it's ready, could be agreed to be poured into the election law. But if by the TNI itself was not ready, certainly does not need imposed," said Anas. Waiting until the year 2019 is a good choice.

Create a Democrat, about the readiness of members of the military are using the right vote, you should consult and listen to the views of the TNI itself. "Why? Who understands exactly jerohan TNI is the chairman and members of the TNI itself."

Last Friday, President Yudhoyono launched restored TNI vote. The President then asked the Commander of the Army to study the possibility to be implemented in 2014.

Governor of the National Defense Institute, Muladi, said the new ideas can be implemented in 2019. This Moment in 2014, said Muladi, used for the consolidation of military first so will not split because of political interests.