PDIP Supports Airin-Ade Sumardi In Banten Gubernatorial Election, Not Afraid To Face Andra Soni-Dimyati Duet

JAKARTA - Chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP Djarot Saiful Hidayat said his party would support Airin Rachmi Diany as a candidate for governor in the 2024 Banten Pilkada.

The Golkar Party cadre and former South Tangerang Mayor will be paired with the chairman of the Banten PDIP, Ade Sumardi.

"That's right (PDIP supports Airin, ed)," said Djarot at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday, July 11.

"For Banten (his deputy, ed) if I'm not mistaken, Mr. Ade, the chairman of the Banten DPD," he continued.

When asked about the duet of Andra Soni and Dimyati Natakusumah who have the potential to become PDIP rivals in the Banten Pilkada, Djarot responded casually. Djarot admitted that PDIP was not afraid to fight against a partner who was supported by a large collision. According to him, the grand coalition will not necessarily win.

"Just let it go, where did the elephants and ants win? That's why it's a hassle," he said.