Floods, Central Java KPU Proposes Susulant Voting In Demak

Flood conditions in Demak, Central Java (ANTARA)

Central Java KPU chairman Handi Tri Ujiono proposed postponing voting and post-voting in Karanganyar District, Demak Regency, due to flooding. "The entire Karanganyar sub-district will carry out a follow-up vote, a maximum of 10 days after February 14," said Handi, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, February 12. Hadi said there were 123 polling stations (TPS) in Karanganyar sub-district which were affected by the flood. Then, there were 60 other polling stations that were in four villages that were not affected by the flood. "However, the TPS that were not affected by this flood was used as a refugee location," he added. In addition, he continued, there were also Demak residents who fled to the Kudus area so it was difficult to take care of the administration of the move vote. Election logistics for flood-affected areas are still stored in district warehouses. "Logistics are safe, still in district warehouses," he added. Meanwhile, Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Ahmad Luthfi said there were still around 15,000 people who were displaced due to flooding in Demak and were shifted to refugee camps in Kudus. According to Lutfi, postulated voting has been proposed and recommended for flood-affected areas.

"The recommendation for further voting is waiting for the central KPU's instructions," said Lutfi. Banjir hit the Demak and Kudus areas due to the collapse of the Wulan and Jratun rivers since a few days ago.