Speech In Front Of The Cross-State Academics, Secretary General Of PDIP Called Bung Karno An Inspiration For The People To Run Out

PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto (Photo: DOK PDIP/VOI)

BLITAR - Even though he has died and tried to be killed many times, the figure of the Proclaimer Soekarno always lives in the hearts and minds of the Indonesian people through ideas, aspirations, and thoughts, especially for the oppressed people. This was revealed by the Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto in his speech in front of Bandung-Belgrade-Havana participants in Global History and Perspective who were academics from various countries. The participants attended a pilgrimage and prayer ceremony at Bung Karno's grave, in Blitar City, East Java, Thursday, November 10. "Even though Bung Karno is dead, as he said at the end of his life, ideas, opinions, and aspirations cannot be killed," said Hasto in a written statement received in Jakarta, Thursday evening. What Bung Karno said was proven. Even though for 32 years President Suharto's very authoritarian rule tried to reverse and cover history, with the aim of keeping the people away from Bung Karo, this effort was in vain. Likewise, when the place around this tomb was surrounded by a wall for 32 years, so people could not approach. “But truth and virtue always find their way. The truth is always able to break down the thick wall of tyranny. Because of that, the political power of truth has finally been proven, ” explained Hasto. “Bung Karno has always lived and became an inspiration for the people of Indonesia. Inspiration for the oppressed who are hungry for justice. Inspiration for the little people who long for a prosperous life. His spirit is the driving force of struggle, as well as the determination of the Indonesian people to strive to create a world order free from all forms of colonialism, ” said Hasto. To the participants of events coming from countries such as Russia, the US, China, India, Sweden, Finlandi, Brazil, and others, Hasto said that visiting Bung Karno's grave was meaningful. With that, participants can learn about the belief in the ideals, that politics is an endless struggle, a struggle for the people, for the nation, and for the country, as well as for mankind in the world. On the same footing, Bung Karno's eldest daughter, Megawati Soekarnoputri, took a steep path, breaking through various obstacles. Even authoritarian political projects tried several times to kill his political career. “ Konsekuensinya memang tidak mudah. Headquarters Partai Demokrasi Indonesia yang dipimpinnya diserang secara brutal pada 27 Juli 1996, yang mengakibatkan banyak korban jiwa,” urai Hasto. “ That's where Megawati emphasized Satyam Eva Jayate, which means that in the end the truth will win. Finally, through a long struggle, Megawati Soekarnoputri became the Fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia, and her leadership was able to give birth to many leaders, including President Joko Widodo. This is also proof of the importance of fighting for the truth through political channels, ” he concluded. The Bandung-Belgrade-Havana in Global History and Perspective event was initiated by Prof. Darwis Khudori. The opening of the activity was carried out in Jakarta four days ago, and participants continued the agenda in Bandung. After the pilgrimage at Bung Karno's grave, this afternoon the delegation moved to Surabaya. The researchers invited to this program include Annamaria Artner (Hungary), Connie Rahakundini Bakrie (Indonesia), Isaac Bazie (Burkina Faso/Canada), Beatriz Bissio (Brazil/Uruguay), Marzia Casalari (Italy), Gracjan Cimek (Poland), Bruno Drweski (France/Poland), Hilman Farid (Indonesia), Darwis Khudori (Indonesia/France), Seema kalihar (India), Jean-Jacques Ngor Sene (Senegal/USA), Istvan Tarrosy (Hungaria), Rityusha Mani Tiwary (India), Nisar Ul Haq (India).