BANDUNG - Commission I of the West Java Provincial DPRD has provided a number of critical notes regarding the implementation of the village head election (Pilkades) digitally in Karawang Regency, especially regarding the technical devices and accessibility for vulnerable voters.
Member of Commission I of the West Java DPRD Sri Rahayu Agustina said that although the digital Pilkades held on Sunday went well, there were obstacles to the tablet devices used by voters at the polling station.
"Alhamdulillah, the implementation is conducive, but there are indeed some obstacles. First, the tablet device used is too small so that the scanning process is a bit difficult," said Sri Rahayu in her statement in Bandung, Antara, Tuesday, December 30.
In addition to the size of the device, he also highlighted the visual aspect of the tablet screen, which was considered difficult for voters, especially in polling locations with limited lighting. In Jatisari Village, for example, the size of the letters on the screen was considered too small.
According to Sri Rahayu, this condition has a direct impact on the ease of access for the elderly and disabled groups.
"Some elderly people have difficulty clicking on the screen. This is an important note, especially regarding accessibility for disabled voters. The socialization and design of the system must be strengthened," he said.
However, he noted that public enthusiasm for the implementation of digital Pilkades was relatively high. In Cikampek Utama Village, voter participation rates have exceeded 70 percent even before 12.00 WIB.
Sri Rahayu assessed that the digital Pilkades in nine villages in Karawang Regency could become a barometer for the implementation of similar systems in other regions in the coming year.
"In 2026, it is planned that around 67 more villages will carry out the Pilkades digitally," he said.
The field visit of Commission I of the West Java DPRD was also accompanied by the regional government, including the Regent of Karawang. The evaluation was carried out to ensure that the electronic voting system in the future can run more inclusively, transparently, and friendly for all levels of society.
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