DPR RI Asked Not To Postpone Discussion On Revision Of Election Law

Photo Certificate: Illustration of the Election Law. (doc KPU)

Chairman of the Advisory Council of Needdem, Titi Anggraini, asked the Indonesian House of Representatives not to delay the discussion of revisions or the Election Bill (RUU) to avoid more complicated processes and the threat of deadlocks.

He considered that interfractional political dynamics made the preparation of election regulations a challenge in itself. Therefore, if the DPR only began discussing the Election Bill in early 2026 such as the discourse that developed, he admitted that he was pessimistic that the new regulation could be completed on time to become the basis for the next KPU commissioner selection.

"It could be a deadlock and still maintain the status quo," said Titi, Sunday, November 23.

According to him, the discussions carried out were too tight on schedule, potentially sacrificing the quality of the drafting of the rules and reducing the space for public participation. Moreover, the revision of the Election Law cannot be carried out partially considering the complexity of the material demands a comprehensive arrangement, not just patchy.

Titi explained that there are at least six crucial issues that must be addressed in the revision of the Election Law because it is fundamental in nature and has a broad impact, namely the electoral system, improvements to the recruitment of election organizers, and digitization of elections.

Furthermore, strengthening election supervision and law enforcement, structuring election schedules, including the possibility of separating national and regional elections, internal party democracy, including political financing, regeneration, and inclusiveness.

"With such a large scope, the revision of the Election Law is not a job that can be rushed. Therefore, the discussion cannot be postponed, let alone injury time. Because the discussion that is short of time will definitely sacrifice the substance and participation of the public," concluded Titi.