JAKARTA President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation to the National Awakening Party (PKB) for his political support for the government and his commitment to safeguarding the constitution of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The statement was delivered in his speech at the peak of the commemoration of the 27th Birthday (Harlah) of the PKB in Jakarta, Wednesday, July 23 evening.
"Thank you for the statement of attitude from the PKB. Now it is clear, PKB is on the side of the 1945 Constitution," said President Prabowo in front of the leaders of national political parties.
According to the President, PKB's alignment reflects the hearts of the people who are now increasingly critical and aware of the running of the government.
"I'm sure the Indonesian people can't be fooled anymore, the people shouldn't be considered stupid. People can feel which is right and which is wrong," he continued.
The statement was in response to a political speech delivered by the General Chairperson of the PKB Muhaimin Iskandar and Chairman of the PKB Syuro Council KH Ma'ruf Amin, who is also the 13th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. Both previously emphasized the importance of maintaining the constitution and strengthening collaboration for the advancement of the nation.
President Prabowo also expressed his optimism for Indonesia's future, which he said was getting brighter, as long as the spirit of unity was maintained.
"I really believe that Indonesia's future will be bright. But the conditions are clear: we must work together, work together, and uphold the values of Nahdlatul Ulama and PKB, namely rahmatan lil alamin, serve, and be useful for all," he said.
On that occasion, Prabowo also praised the political steps of PKB who chose to join the post-Presidential Election coalition in 2024. Previously, PKB together with NasDem and PKS were in the opposition line, with Muhaimin Iskandar as a vice presidential candidate to accompany Anies Baswedan.
"Our party may compete during the election, presidential election, or regional election. But after that, it is harmonious. We reunite to serve the people. That's normal in democracy," said Prabowo.
Despite emphasizing the importance of cooperation, Prabowo also welcomed the existence of control and criticism from outside the government, as long as it was carried out constructively.
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"We need supervision, we need corrections. But criticism must be honest, not just omons. Don't let anyone never fight, then organize us. It's good," he said, jokingly to Muhaimin.
The 27th PKB Harlah event was also attended by almost all general chairmen of national political parties and senior party representatives. Among those present: General Chairperson of the Gerindra Party and President Prabowo Subianto, General Chairperson of PAN Zulkifli Hasan, General Chairperson of the Golkar Party Bahlil Lahadalia, Chairman of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Chairman of PSI Kaesang Pangarep, Plt. Chairman of PPP Mardiono, and Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives Puan Maharani representing the PDI-P.
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