JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto's move to grant amnesty to PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto is considered President Prabowo Subianto's political strategy in building national political reconciliation.
Political observer Pangi Syarwi Chaniago assesses that Hasto and former Trade Minister Tom Lembong are symbols of pro-nationalist, reformist, and democratic civilian forces. Both also represent significant political forces in the political landscape of Indonesia.
"This could be a cool and classy strategy from Prabowo. Embrace all political forces, make opponents political partners. This is part of political bargaining and reconciliation efforts," Pangi said when contacted by VOI, Jakarta, Friday, August 1.
He considered that Prabowo's move was in line with the political schools that prioritize national unity and unification. In addition, said Pangi, this decision is also a way to reduce the escalation of conflicts among political elites that had heated up during the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres).
"This is part of an effort to reduce the potential for elite conflict. As well as consolidation of the strength of Anies and Ganjar supporters yesterday," he said.
The granting of amnesty to Hasto and an abolition to Tom Lembong, continued Pangi, also strengthens Prabowo's image as a firm but forgiveness leader.
"This is validation that Prabowo is not just a president or combat general, but also a figure who can forgive and embrace political opponents," Pangi said.
As is known, the Indonesian House of Representatives has approved granting amnesty to Hasto Kristiyanto, who was previously sentenced to 3.5 years in prison in the bribery case for the interim replacement (PAW) of the PDIP faction of the DPR.
"The DPR has given approval for Presidential Letter Number R42/Pres/07/2025 dated July 30, 2025 regarding amnesty for 1,116 people who have been convicted, including Brother Hasto Kristiyanto," said Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Thursday, July 31.
In addition, the DPR also gave approval for the abolition of Tom Lembong as stated in Presidential Letter Number R43/Pres/07/2025 on the same date.
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Abolition is the abolition of a criminal event as regulated in Article 14 of the 1945 Constitution, which is the prerogative of the president by taking into account the considerations of the Indonesian House of Representatives.
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