Preparation For Simultaneous Regional Elections 2020 And Potential Obstacles To Its Implementation

JAKARTA - On 23 September, the 2020 Pilkada Simultaneously in Indonesia should be held. However, the COVID-19 pandemic or the corona virus has postponed the schedule for holding this five-year activity for the sake of people's safety and security. Even so, the postponement of the Pilkada could not be too long based on several factors.

After going through various discussions, the 2020 simultaneous regional elections will officially be held on December 9, 2020. This election will be held in 270 regions in Indonesia, consisting of 9 provinces, 224 regencies and 37 cities.

Previously there were three time options for postponing the implementation of this Pilkada, namely between 9 December 2020, 17 March 2021 or 29 September 2021, but finally the decision fell on 9 December 2020. Chairman of Commission II DPR RI - Ahmad Doli Kurnia briefly described the agreement process in a discussion with the theme "Direct Pilkada Keep On Going?" which was held by Populi Center and Smart FM Network on 13 June.

With the holding of the simultaneous regional elections 2020 at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a fear of swelling financing. In addition, the fear of health protocols is another thing that should be considered in all forms of prevention.

Siniar VOI this time will discuss the reasons for holding the simultaneous regional elections in the midst of a pandemic and all forms of preparation that will be made for the 2020 simultaneous regional elections that are LUBER, JURDIL and safe from COVID-19. Hit the listen button and we'll tell the story for you.