DKI Bawaslu Explores Allegations Of Violations Of The Gibran Election To Distribute Milk In CFD

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's candidate when distributing milk to residents at the HI Roundabout, Central Jakarta, Sunday (3/12/2023). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) Coordinator Benny Sabdo said that his party was investigating the alleged election violation from the vice presidential activity of Gibran Rakabuming Raka which distributed milk during the car free day (CFD) on Jalan MH Thamrin. "Regarding this incident, the Central Jakarta Bawaslu is conducting a search and deepening," said Benny in a short message, Monday, December 4. Benny revealed that Bawaslu is investigating whether Gibran's milk distribution activities to people in the CFD area contain elements of a political campaign or not. If proven campaign, Gibran clearly violates the rules. This is because the implementation of CFD should not be colored by political activities. It is stated in Article 7 of Governor Regulation Number 12 of 2016 concerning the Implementation of Motor Vehicle Free Day, it is stated that the HBKB should not be used for the benefit of political parties and SARA as well as an inciting invitation oration. "We are still investigating. In principle, the CFD arena is not allowed for campaign activities, both presidential/cawapres and legislative candidates," said Benny. Yesterday, Gibran distributed free milk to residents in the CFD area or motorized vehicle free day (HBKB) on Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta. This activity was carried out by Gibran on the sixth day of the 2024 presidential election campaign period. However, Gibran emphasized that the distribution of free milk in the CFD area was not a campaign activity that was usually accompanied by an invitation to vote. "It's without the APK ( campaign props). This is empty and we don't do taxation for voting or anything, right. No," said Gibran at the CFD location, Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, Sunday, December 3. In this activity, Gibran, who was accompanied by his wife, Selvi Ananda, distributed milk and greeted the community from the front of the Sari Pacific Hotel to Sarinah. Several residents asked for a photo with President Joko Widodo's son.

Gibran then explained the reason why he distributed free milk to people who were exercising in the CFD area. According to him, CFD is the most appropriate location to visit large numbers of people. "Yes, we choose the closest location and the most mass. One of our programs is a free lunch and milk program," he said.