The Quality Of MPs Is Considered To Be Getting Lower

JAKARTA BRIN political researcher Aisah Putri Budiatri assessed that the ongoing demonstration shows that the quality of parliamentarians is currently declining and does not show character as a statesman and representation of the people responsible.

"From yesterday's public action, we are increasingly seeing the quality of our parliamentarians who do not seem to show their character as statesmen and representatives of the people who are responsible," he said, Sunday, August 25, 2025.

Although there are several DPR RI leaders who have issued public statements, including apologies and promises to improve themselves, this step is considered still not enough. This is because it seems normative without any concrete steps that are being taken by the DPR, especially related to public demands.

Aisah also highlighted the behavior of some DPR members who were said to be contrary to the expectations of the community. Instead of showing empathy and responsiveness, there is actually an attitude that demeans the public. In fact, it does not appear that there is a quick response from members of the DPR to discuss the demands of the community.

"In the midst of the mass action, we also do not see that there are members of the council who discuss directly the response to discuss the demands of the people, on the contrary they actually avoid it. In fact, there are rumors that members of the DPR will make visits abroad with some agendas being carried out containing elements of 'walks' without an important agenda. It's very sad," he added.

Aisah emphasized that public disappointment was exacerbated by the attitude of the DPR which did not take serious action against the inappropriate behavior of a number of its members. He gave an example, the absence of an ethics trial from the MKD for the behavior of DPR members who were 'jogging' or when their members called the people stupid.

The series of events made the DPR seem to show a real face that is far from the expectations of the people. He reminded that if there were no concrete steps taken by the DPR, public disappointment could lead to a more massive wave of action.

"In recent times, it has been clear how the DPR shows its real face which is far from public expectations. If there are no changes and concrete steps from the DPR institution and its members, then I think disappointment will increase and action will be even more massive," concluded Aisah.