Not Only Choosing, Bawaslu Invites The Community To Become An Actor In Elections

Election illustration (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) of the Republic of Indonesia invites the public to become actors in elections by becoming the least supervisor within the family and surrounding environments. This is what according to Bawaslu Member Lolly Suhenti, who is the target of the Cultural Festival held by Bawaslu Siak. Because the election does not only belong to the General Election Commission (KPU) and Bawaslu because all votes are equal in value, namely one.

"In seeing the election, everyone must be present as actors according to their respective roles. People can become actors, not only as voters but also as supervisors independently," he said, quoting Antara.

He conveyed that the Cultural Festival must be cultured and close to the community, especially in Siak, this is Sultanate land.

"The important thing to understand is that elections are a legal arena for seizing power and guaranteed by the constitution for a change of leadership. That cannot be separated from the roots of Indonesian culture, so don't forget that in democracy we have cultural values that must be seen," he said.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Regent of Siak, Husni Merza, appreciated the cultural festival, which may be the first time in Siak, which is coupled with the customs and culture of the archipelago. It is hoped that the diversity in Siak will make a peaceful election.

"In Siak there has never been a significant major riot in the election, this needs to be prevented so that chaos does not occur so as to ease security forces. Hopefully, the public is also smart and not instigated by SARA, hoaxes, money politics," he said.

The chairman of Bawaslu Siak, Zulfadli Nugraha, expressed his gratitude for the first visit of the Indonesian Bawaslu to Riau and especially in Siak. Hopefully this can protect the clean elections of SARA politicians, hoaxes and money politics.

"Bawaslu Siak is preventive with cultural festivals by inviting young Siak artists and people. This people's party begins with song and dance festivals, celoteh (stand up comedy), regional fashion demonstrations, short films without politicization of SARA, hoaxes, and money politics, as well as film launches by local actors," he said.

This activity was also attended by the Chairperson of the Riau Bawaslu along with a number of commissioners, the Siak KPU and the regional leadership communication forum. The Bawaslu Cultural Festival then performed dances and other arts and was enlivened by a number of bazaars from the sub-district election supervisory committee.