Banggar DPR Confirms That 5-Year Celebrations Will Still Be Held Even Though The 2024 Election Budget Hasn't Been Completed Yet

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JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives Banggar Syarief Alkadrie emphasized that the 2024 General Election would still be held even though currently the budget discussion was not over. According to him, the unfinished discussion of the 2024 election budget will not be a reason to postpone the five-year celebration.

Because, said Syarief, the mandate of the constitution or the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia has stated that elections are held every five years.

"I don't think it's possible to change that. If you don't hold elections, you're violating the constitution," Syarief told reporters, Thursday, March 10.

Syarief asked all parties not to speculate on the DPR RI regarding the completion of budget discussions. Moreover, considering that parliament will aim to postpone the 2024 election.

"People shouldn't even assume it's just a waste of energy. We shouldn't try to destroy an already good order," he said.

"I hope people don't have to worry about guessing. I understand because there are various kinds of discourses," continued Syarief.

The NasDem politician stated that the reason for postponing the election on the pretext of economics did not make sense. The reason is that currently Indonesia's economic growth is relatively improving

In addition, said Syarief, the pretext of the COVID-19 pandemic was also considered odd. Because, the 2020 Simultaneous Pilkada was held at a time when the spike in cases was at its highest.

"There is no reason to delay, our economy is improving, now COVID-19 has been relaxed. There is no reason that is so crucial that we don't budget for it. After all, the 2020 Regional Head Elections can also be held," he stressed.