Salaman Andika Perkasa Was Ignored By The Kapolda-Pj Governor Of Central Java, Hendi: We Are All Friends

JAKARTA - Candidate for Deputy Governor of Central Java Hendrar Prihadi, who is familiarly called Hendi, did not take seriously the invitation to shake hands from his partner as a candidate for governor of Central Java Andika Perkasa, who was ignored by the Kapolda and Acting Governor of Central Java.

"In fact, I was surprised on social media (social media) that the news about that was so intensive," said the former mayor of Semarang when he visited the Semarang Peterongan Market, reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, September 25.

Previously, it went viral on social media regarding a video clip of the Central Java Governor Candidate General TNI Purn. Andika Perkasa when he asked to shake hands was not ignored by the Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ribut Hari Wibowo and Acting Governor of Central Java Nana Sudjana.

The incident occurred during the Declaration of Peaceful Campaign which was held by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Central Java Province, Tuesday (24/9).

Hendidan Andika did not take this seriously, so he was surprised when he was even discussed on social media.

He also asked the public not to be provoked by this information which went viral on social media.

"Our relationship is good, very good. Pak Andika really respects my friends, myself too. I don't see any problems, we're fine," he said.

In addition, the former Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute also appealed to all parties to be able to maintain a conducive atmosphere in welcoming the 2024 Central Java Governor and Deputy Governor Election.

"We are all brothers, we are friends. Later, after the competition is over, we will definitely provide input on how to build Central Java for the better," he said.

Regarding blusukan activities at Peterongan Market, Hendi admitted that the first day of the campaign focused on absorbing people's aspirations, especially related to the prices of basic commodities.

Moreover, the National Food Agency (Bapanas) noted that a number of food commodities generally increased, from rice, chilies, to shallots.

There are many Andika-Hendi programs related to activities in the people's market, including Central Java Farmers of Tangguh and Central Java Fishermen, one of which is support for the development of food logistics systems to support the entire production process to consumers.

"Simplely streamlining the distribution chain so that farmers' and fishermen's products are not purchased at low prices," said Hendi.

In addition, there is the Central Java Bakule Dhewe program with a focus on easy, fast, and cheap business capital support to small traders in markets and housing.