Uncontrolled mob in Indonesia sets fire in Parliament House, 3 people died; Learn why the public came out on the road
The devastation occurred after a fire broke out in the Parliament House of Indonesia.
Jakarta: The uncontrollable mob in Indonesia has set the Parliament House on fire. At least 3 people died due to this. While many other people were injured. It is being told that the anger of the public has erupted on the streets about the huge allowances received by MPs in Kick Indonesia. Protests have taken violent forms in many cities.
Dozens of vehicles including building
Angry mob set fire to the local Provincial Parliament House in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province, late Friday. Local disaster management officer Fadli Tahar said that three bodies were recovered by Saturday morning, while five people were severely scorched or injured in an attempt to jump from the building, who have been admitted to the hospital. Views broadcast on local TV channels showed that the provincial council building kept burning overnight.
Fierce demonstrations in other cities also
In Bandung city of Western Java, protesters set a regional parliament on fire. However, no casualties were reported there. In Indonesia’s second largest city Surbaya, protesters also attacked the regional police headquarters. They broke the fencing, set fire to vehicles and damaged government properties.
Things normal in the capital Jakarta
The situation gradually became normal on Saturday in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta. Officials have started removing debris from burnt cars, bus stations and police offices. The protest started in Jakarta from Monday and lasted for five days, a news of which a news was claimed that 580 MPs were getting a housing allowance of Rs 50 million (about 3,075 US dollars) per month in addition to their salary. This allowance was started last year and is reported to be about 10 times more than Jakarta’s minimum wage.
Public anger and demand
Common people say that when large parts of the country are struggling with inflation, unemployment and economic inequality, it is unfair and insulting to give such heavy allowances to the leaders. The protesters demand that the allowances of MPs be cut, transparency in government expenses should be brought and public representatives should be made accountable. (Language)
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