TPN Says Social Assistance Distribution Will Be Repaired By Ganjar-Mahfud If Elected

Indonesian Presidential Candidate Ganjar Pranowo at High End Building, Jakarta, Wednesday (3/1/2024). (ANTARA/Narda Margaretha Sinambela)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the National Winning Team (TPN) Ganjar-Mahfud, Tuan Guru Bajang (TGB) Muhammad Zainul Majdi said there are three things that will be improved regarding the provision of social assistance (bansos) if this pair is elected. One of them is related to the database. On the working visit of the Ganjar-Mahfud couple, including the last one right in Central Java, there were still complaints from the public regarding, ‘ how come you can't get social assistance ’. Even though he is included in the existing indicators, he should get,” Zainul Majdi told reporters quoted on Thursday, January 4. Zainul Majdi said that the improvement of this database would later be carried out through the Sakti KTP program. “ So the data must be tidied up and this has often been voiced by Mas Ganjar on several occasions,” he said. Next, a number of programs will be improved the quality of assistance. “ Don't let there be any perception when you talk about the propeople program, how come it's as if what you give is just a gift, just to fulfill the constitutional mandate, ” said the Perindo Party politician. The next improvement that will be made is an increase in the quantity aspect. Thus, the couple's commitment is clear and there is no reason for this couple to be considered to stop the social assistance program.

"The commitment from Ganjar-Mahfud will be increased in quantity but of course according to the fiscal capacity of our APBN in the future," concluded Zainul Majdi.