BRIN: BNerdependent TNI Netrality On Civil Supervision

The Integrated Laboratory for Oceanographic Research (LATERIO) of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). (ANTARA-HO-Humas BRIN)

JAKARTA - Researcher at the Political Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Sri Yanuarti said the active role of civil society was important in maintaining TNI neutrality during the 2024 General Election.

"The issue of TNI neutrality also relies heavily on surveillance of civilian groups," Sri said in a discussion on "The Dynamics of the TNI's Leadership Succession and Defense Cooperation Pattern" in Jakarta, Tuesday, November 21, was confiscated by Antara.

According to Sri, civil groups have a responsibility to fight for and campaign for the importance of maintaining TNI neutrality in facing democratic parties in Indonesia.

"These civilian groups must continue to echo the importance of TNI neutrality in the 2024 election," he added.

Sri emphasized the importance of civil groups having the courage to report all forms of irregularities committed by TNI members to the authorities during the 2024 General Election.

"When there are irregularities in the election, it is hoped that they will report it later," he said.

Sri said that when civil society unites in supervising and monitoring the neutrality of the TNI, this step has the potential to reduce the risk of politicization within the TNI.

He also believes that the neutrality of the TNI will be maintained if the president does not take advantage of the TNI's involvement for political purposes in the 2024 General Election.

Sri added that the president has a responsibility to maintain objectivity in asking the ranks of the TNI and Polri to remain neutral in the political realm.

Therefore, he invited civilians to continue to monitor and monitor the neutrality of the TNI during the 2024 General Election process.

"So, I think we should not be tired of providing supervision to the TNI in the implementation of the election," said Sri.

He also hopes that President Joko Widodo, the TNI commander, and the National Police Chief will maintain a high level of objectivity in carrying out and supervising the 2024 General Election.

"We must also encourage the president to remain objective in the election," said Sri.