Ahead Of The Indonesian KPU Draw, The Police Begin To Close 2 Sections Of Jalan Imam Bonjol

Roads in front and across from the Menteng KPU Office are closed/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

Ahead of the draw and determination of the serial number of presidential and vice presidential candidates (candidates for vice president) at the office of the General Election Commission (KPU) RI, Menteng District, Central Jakarta, Jalan Imam Bonjol began to close.

The police have started preparing to close one road segment since 13.30 WIB. Then at around 15.10 WIB, one other road segment was also closed.

Meanwhile, from the front lane of the Indonesian KPU, there were iron barricades that closed the access of the general public. So, only certain people can pass.

However, traffic jams have occurred on Jalan Imam Bonjol - Hos Cokroaminoto towards Menteng Park. Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro said, at tonight's event, the KPU allowed each pair of presidential and vice presidential candidates to bring their supporters and sympathizers in the limited number that had been determined.

"We hope that all supporters and sympathizers will adapt maturity in politics and democracy. Hopefully tonight it will run safely and in an orderly manner," he told reporters, Tuesday, November 14.