PSI Has Not Yet Given Position To Kaesang, Who Becomes A Cadre

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JAKARTA - PSI DPP chairman Sigit Widodo said President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) son, Kaesang Pangarep, does not yet have a strategic position in his party. He just received a membership card (KTA) today.

"Later we will see what the most appropriate position is. We have just joined," Sigit told reporters via text message, Saturday, September 23.

Similarly, Kaesang also revealed that he was still an ordinary cadre. He conveyed this when asked by reporters about the next steps after joining the party bearing the rose flower symbol.

"Yes, now I'm fighting as a member first," he said.

While it is possible that he will run as a candidate for mayor of Depok, Kaesang does not want to talk much. He left the decision entirely to the party board.

"We'll see, but no matter what, PSI, if possible, I (which is advanced, ed) will definitely advance national figures who deserve to be promoted," said Kaesang.

As previously reported, Kaesang officially joined PSI. This decision was taken because he felt he had something in common with Giring Ganesha's party to make young people more involved in politics.

In addition, Kaesang assessed that PSI is a good party and is filled with young people who are interrogant and competent. Then, his communication with high-ranking officials within the party is also fairly good.