PDI-P Not Abandoned, Gibran: Joining the Government is the Party's Decision

Name: PDI-P Not Abandoned, Gibran: Joining the Government is the Party's Decision
Uploaded: 2024-04-26T07:20:19Z
Duration: 20 min 32 s
Description: The Prabowo-Gibran coalition continues to gather political support. They are open to all groups without exception.

The Prabowo-Gibran coalition continues to gather political support. They are open to all groups without exception.

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NINO CITRA ANUGRAHANTO

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SURAKARTA, KOMPAS — Elected vice president 2024-2029 Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated that the decision to join the government carriage is the authority of each political party . It is open to all parties. This included a number of parties which during the election were at odds with him, such as the PDI Perjuangan.

"The decision to join a coalition or become an opposition is up to each party, it is not about leaving (PDI Perjuangan). No one is left behind. We offer to meet and greet each other. Nothing is left behind," said Gibran in the midst of his activity as Mayor of Surakarta in Central Java on Friday, April 26th, 2024.

The assumption of leaving the PDI Perjuangan party is growing as seen from the movements of the elected president for 2024-2029, Prabowo Subianto, after being appointed by the Election Commission on Wednesday (24/4/2024). He met with several political figures. Some of the people he met also declared their support for the government that he will lead.

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The first politician Prabowo met after being appointed as president-elect was Muhaimin Iskandar. He is the number 1 vice presidential candidate and General Chair of the National Awakening Party, which is part of the Change Coalition. From that meeting, Muhaimin stated that he would provide support to the government led by Prabowo (Kompas, 24/4/2024).

The day after, Thursday (25/4/2024), Prabowo met the General Chair of the Nasdem Party, Surya Paloh, who is also part of the Change Coalition. In line with Muhaimin, Surya Paloh also decided to join the Prabowo-Gibran camp.

According to Surya Paloh, the decision was made after going through a phase of contemplation and deep consideration regarding the future of the nation. The increasing global challenges demand the elites to unite their strengths.

"Indeed, there is an option because it was not me who asked, but the opportunity, encouragement, desire, spirit to invite together with the government. I think, that's better. "That's my choice, Nasdem's choice," said Surya Paloh as reported by Kompas (26/4/2024).

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Prabowo's action of meeting with Muhaimin and Surya Paloh seems to want to bring the Koalisi Perubahan to his side. The members of the coalition who have not yet decided their choice are only from the Partai Keadilan Sejahtera.

Regarding the possibility of PKS joining, Gibran asks all parties to wait for the latest political situation to develop. He emphasizes that their coalition is trying to embrace all groups, including political parties that were previously on different sides than theirs.

"We'll have to wait and see what happens in the future. What is clear is that Mr. Prabowo has already reached out to all the contestants from 01 (Anies-Muhaimin) and 03 (Ganjar-Mahfud). We will just have to wait for other parties," said Gibran.

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PDI-P Not Abandoned, Gibran: Joining the Government is the Party's Decision

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