JAKARTA - Despite all the controversy that accompanied him, the discourse of awarding the title of National Hero to President Suharto should be placed in a complete and balanced framework of historical assessment.
Suharto is not just a past figure, but a figure who plays a central role in forming the foundation of modern Indonesia's progress.
Chairman of the Political Division of the KNPI DPP Razikin Juraid, said that under Suharto's leadership, Indonesia managed to get out of the post-1965 political and economic crisis, upholding national stability, and achieving self-sufficiency in food, which was recognized by the world.
The development of relatively stable infrastructure, education, and governance make Indonesia respected in the Southeast Asia region.
"Soeharto is also known to be able to maintain the integrity of the nation in the midst of the threat of complex geopolitical divisions and dynamics during the Cold War," he said in a written statement, Sunday, November 9.
Through the direction of sustainable national development, Suharto laid a solid economic foundation through the Repelita and the Great Lines of State Policy (GBHN).
These programs not only create growth, but also serve as a guideline for the sustainability of national development for the next decades. Its success in creating food security and reducing poverty in the early era of the New Order reflects visionary, pragmatic, and yield-oriented leadership.
Head Of The Political Division Of The KNPI DPP Razikin Juraid
Razikin Juraid, who is also the President of the Student Family of the Master of Law (KMMIH) Universitas Gadjah Mada Campus Jakarta, said that giving the title of National Hero to Suharto should not be interpreted as an effort to turn a blind eye to the dark side of his reign.
On the other hand, it can be seen as a step to reconcile the nation's history recognition of great services as well as reflection on the long journey of Indonesian democracy. In the history of any nation, true heroes are not innocent figures, but those who leave a lasting trail for the progress of the people and the country," he said.
According to Razikin, Suharto has provided the direction, structure, and system that brought Indonesia to the longest and most consistent national development phase.
"In the midst of all debates, this discourse should be a momentum for the Indonesian people to assess history clearly, place services and shortcomings in their respective proportions, and take valuable lessons for the future of national leadership," he said.
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