Against Interlorance, PSI Chairman Kaesang Asks For Advice From Church Association

PSI General Chair Kaesang Pangarep (central) together with PGI General Chair Pastor Gomar Gultom (right) spoke at Graha Oikoumene, Jakarta, Tuesday (3/10/2023). (ANTARA)

Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party Kaesang Pangarep asked for advice and support from the General Chairperson of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) Pastor Gomar Gultom.

"We as young people still need a lot of advice, guidance and support," he said during a meeting at Graha Oikoumene, Jakarta, Tuesday, October 3.

Kaesang admits that many do not believe in PSI because it is only a small party in Indonesia.

"But we have to be sure that we can bring change to the new world," he said.

President Jokowi's youngest son explained that currently PSI is focusing on programs to fight intolerance and prevent corruption in Indonesia.

Kaesang also emphasized that provincial and district/city DPRD members from PSI uphold their commitment not to commit corruption until they no longer serve.

Meanwhile, PGI General Chair Pastor Gomar Gultom said the meeting was a very special thing and answered several political concerns at this time.

"Currently PSI is in a new atmosphere, young people who bring loyalty without forgetting their seriousness," he said.

According to Gomar, PSI's journey is still long and brings people's hopes for political development and democracy in Indonesia.

He also left a message to PSI to fight intolerance and corrupt behavior that could drown the Indonesian people.

During the meeting, PSI elites also listened to suggestions and input from representatives and PGI administrators regarding the current situation of religious life in Indonesia.