Ganjar And Gibran Stay In The Party School Ward, Hasto PDIP: Once In A While Remembering Bung Karno's Struggle

Hasto Kristianto/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Regional heads from the PDI-P (PDIP), such as Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution, and Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka are staying at the PDIP DPP Party School ward, Lenteng Agung, Jakarta.

This moment occurred when the regional heads and deputy regional heads participated in the National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas) of Regional Heads and Deputy Regional Heads which took place last Thursday, June 16.

"Once in a while, stay in the barracks, remembering the struggle of Bung Karno (the First President of the Republic of Indonesia Soekarno) to live in a narrow (sized, red) 3x2 meter place. He wrote that Indonesia is suing in such a narrow space," said PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto as quoted from the statement. he wrote, Friday, June 17.

Hasto assessed that Bung Karno was a person who had foresight in Indonesia and the world. The father of the PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri also has the spirit to fight tirelessly even at the risk of being imprisoned for his political struggles.

Furthermore, Hasto said the regional heads and deputy regional heads had given the attention of their aides. The reason is, when they sleep in the ward, his men actually rest in the hotel.

"Thank you, tonight the regional head gave the best award to his aide. Because the aide lives in a hotel and the regional head lives in this place (ward, ed)," he said.

"This is the PDI-P, it's like sharing," added Hasto.

Even though he sleeps in the ward, Hasto believes the regional heads can still comfortably rest. The reason is that the bunk beds in the party school wards are still quite good.

The Mayor of Solo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, agreed with Hasto. "The current room, according to Mas Gibran, is still better, still exciting. The problem with snoring is that it's part of political dynamics," said Hasto to laughter from the heads and deputy regional heads.

Apart from Ganjar, Gibran, and Bobby, there were other regional heads staying overnight. They include the Deputy Governor of Bali Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati and Deputy Mayor of Semarang Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu.

Meanwhile, Deputy Regent of Ngawi Dwi Rianto Jatmiko admitted that this was not his first experience. Because when there was training for the DPC Pioneers, as Chair of the DPC PDIP Ngawi, he stayed at the Party School.

Anto said last night he took the time to meet and chat with several regional heads and exchange ideas about pro-people policies.

"I already have experience. So, I don't bring staff. I just bring my suitcase. But this is indeed more exciting. Get to know each other closer. I'm not far from Mas Bobby Nasution's bed," said Anto, Dwi Rianto's nickname.