Visit The Chairman Of The DPD, General Andika Talks About The BEM SI Demo Without Repressive Actions By The Apparatus

The Chairman of the DPD received a visit from the Commander of the TNI, General Andika Perkasa on Saturday, April 9. (Ist)

JAKARTA - The chairman of the DPD, AA LaNyalla Mahmud Mattalitti, received a visit from the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, General Andika Perkasa, at the official residence of the chairman of the DPD, Jakarta, Saturday 9 April.

The two figures discuss the dynamics that have occurred recently. Especially student actions in several cities, including the big action plan of the All-Indonesian Student Executive Board (BEM SI) which will be held on April 11th.

The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Andika Perkasa, expressed support for the statement by the Chairman of the DPD so that the security forces would not be repressive in dealing with student actions.

"We are grateful to have been reminded by the Chair of the DPD RI. Indeed, our troops have been sent to the Regional Police and Resort Police to anticipate actions. But we emphasize that the TNI and all ranks remain disciplined, according to their main duties and functions and authorities," he said in a written statement. , Saturday April 9th.

According to Andika, demonstrations are a political right, namely the right of opinion which is guaranteed by the Constitution and protected by law.

"But don't destroy existing public facilities and infrastructure, because we all lose. The government's voice must be heard by the people. Including the voice of the Chairman of the DPD RI, who is a figure in this country," he said.

Previously, AA LaNyalla Mahmud Mattalitti had explained that student aspirations were an unstoppable current. The six demands submitted by the students were the voices of the common people.

"These younger students are channels for the people's voice. That must be appreciated and well received," said LaNyalla.

Therefore, LaNyalla reminded the security forces that freedom of expression must be properly facilitated.

"I have called the National Police Chief directly, I ask the police not to be repressive towards demonstrations in expressing opinions and attitudes," said the Senator from East Java.

Regarding the voices asking for Jokowi's resignation, LaNyalla and the DPD RI have expressed their commitment to overseeing President Jokowi's government until 2024.

"I and members of the DPD RI will oversee this government until the end of our term of office, in 2024. We obey the constitution. So don't ask about our commitment to the constitution," he explained.

LaNyalla added, he also conveyed to the students through his press release, that regarding demands regarding campaign promises that have not been fulfilled, we must give them a chance until 2024.

On that occasion the Chairperson of the DPD was accompanied by Special Staff to the Chairperson of the DPD Sefdin Syaifudin and Brigadier General Amostian, the Secretary General of the DPD Rahman Hadi and the Deputy for Administration of the DPD Lalu Niqman Zahir.