JAKARTA - Thousands of people who are members of Tani Merdeka Indonesia (TMI) held a peaceful action in the Horse Statue area, Central Jakarta, Friday morning. The mass, which consists of farmers, fishermen, traders, MSMEs, workers, and students from various regions, took to the streets to express support for President Prabowo Subianto's people's policy.
The action, which took place in an orderly manner under the escort of the police, was filled with the presentation of banners, posters, and political speeches delivered in turn from the command car.
The Chairman of the National Leadership Council (DPN) of TMI, Don Muzakir, emphasized that this support was purely given because the current government programs were considered to directly touch the basic needs of the community at the grassroots level.
"We express our support for President Prabowo Subianto's programs which are considered to be in the interest of the people, strengthen the national economy, and improve people's welfare," Don said at the location of the action, Friday, June 19.
Don gave an example, policies in the agricultural sector such as easy access to fertilizer and improvements to the harvest absorption system are now beginning to be felt by the village community. In addition, the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program has proven to have a positive domino effect on local economic circulation.
"Previously, crops such as cabbage were often not sold, but now they are absorbed through the MBG program. The livestock, fruit, and plantation sectors also feel the benefits. Therefore, we are very grateful to have a program that really touches the village community," said Don.
He denied the allegation that this action was a counter-movement to fight a certain group. According to him, this action is purely a platform for the aspirations of village residents who are satisfied with the government's performance. Although supporting, TMI is committed to still closely monitoring the implementation of the program so that it is not diverted.
In its statement of position, TMI also brought a number of crucial demands, including urging the government and law enforcement to eradicate the food mafia, fertilizer mafia, land mafia, to the import mafia which is considered to be detrimental to the people. They also demand the establishment of the National Agency for the Settlement of Agrarian Reform to resolve land conflicts in various regions.
At the end of the speech, Don invited all elements of the nation to maintain political stability and national security after the election in order to maintain the investment climate and economic growth. He also asked the DPR RI to maximize the oversight function so that the citizenship program is not misused.
The peaceful action ended in a conducive manner. The crowd dispersed regularly after all the points of the statement of position were read and accepted by the parties concerned.
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