Megawati's Message That Will Always Be Remembered By Ganjar: Don't Turn Your Back On The People

Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo

JAKARTA - The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, congratulated the 49th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).

On that occasion, Ganjar remembered the message of PDI-P General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri not to 'turn her back on the people'.

"The General Chair conveyed an interesting message to us, 'cadres should never turn their backs on the people'. In my opinion, that is the most jarring message," said Ganjar in his office, Monday, January 10.

The message means that all PDIP cadres must come down to serve the community.

"We must show concern for the community in their respective fields. If I am an executive, yes, it is in the executive field. It is a matter of how to handle public complaints, serve, respond to people's problems one by one," he said.

Ganjar explained that he was not present at the PDIP anniversary celebration because the event was held virtually to avoid crowds.

"Earlier I went virtual, because the invitation was online. I didn't attend in person because the invitation to me was online. It's not allowed to be crowded," he concluded.

However, Ganjar said the event was interesting because each region brings out local potential in a culinary context.

"The event was quite lively. We talked about culinary, there were competitions and festivals and it was a side dish not a staple food. And it turned out to be good and very creative. The champions were Central Java, there were from Banyumas and Jepara. I think it's good," he explained.