Anies Gives An View On The Existence Of LGBT Groups

Presidential And Vice Presidential Candidates number 1 Anies-Cak Imin in the JCC (DOK VOI) debate arena

Presidential candidate number 1, Anies Baswedan, gave his views on the existence of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) groups in Indonesia. Firmly, Anies stated that he personally opposed LGBT. This is because their sexual orientation is against religious principles. "I personally disagree with LGBT, and in my opinion, we are of the view that it is not something that is in line with our religious principles," said Anies at the Anies Desak event, Central Jakarta, Friday, December 22. In addition, Anies views that LGBT is also not in line with the values of Pancasila. Because, based on the first precept, namely "God Almighty". Thus, making decisions in the state is one of them referring to religion. Likewise with the ratification of marriage. In Indonesia, same-sex citizen marriage is prohibited. "During religions in Indonesia, six religions that are recognized as not accepting LGBT, the state also cannot recognize it. Why? Because of that, the religious process is not there. LGBT cannot be recognized in Indonesia for marriage and that is the fixed price in my opinion," he explained. However, Anies emphasized that all people, including those who stated that LGBT-oriented people still get the right to be served as citizens.

"Personal rights that must be served by the state are not free to discriminate. Taking care of anything, any activity is his right because it is his right as a citizen. In such a way, the right as a citizen, whoever it is, we must give, take care of ID cards, permits, the same," he added.