KPU Boyolali Starts Distribution Of Thousands Of Election Voice Boxes To PPK In 22 Districts

A number of workers prepare logistics by placing them in the ballot box for the 2024 General Election preparation at the Indonesian Hajj Brotherhood Association (IPHI) Building, Boyolali. (PHOTO: DOK. ANTARA)

BOYOLALI-Coordinator of the Boyolali KPU Data and Information Division, Muhammad Rohani, stated that the General Election Commission (KPU) of Boyolali Regency, Central Java, had started the distribution of thousands of electoral ballot boxes to the sub-district election committee (PPK) in 22 sub-districts in the area on February 5, 2024.

Spiritually explained that the number of ballot boxes distributed reached 17,045 boxes, starting from Juwangi District and its surroundings. Distribution starts from the northern Boyolali area because it is quite far from the city. After that, the ballot boxes will be distributed to other sub-districts, including on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Selo Boyolali District.

"We distributed the first ballot boxes in Juwangi District and its surroundings because they are quite far from the city, then only other sub-districts include the slopes of Mount Merapi in Selo Boyolali District," said Rohani.

The next distribution will be made to the voting committee (PPS) at the village level starting on February 10. The ballot boxes will arrive at 3,409 polling stations (TPS), starting from the D-1 of the election or the 13th of February.

"So the plan to distribute ballot boxes in Boyolali starts, on Monday, February 5, because they see the distance from the location, some are quite far from the city," he said.

Maya Yudayanti, Chairman of the Boyolali Regency KPU, emphasized that her party had coordinated with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and stakeholders regarding the distribution of logistics in areas prone to the Mount Merapi disaster, especially in Selo District. His party has also prepared a scenario for handling disasters in the event of a disaster.

"The ballot box packing has been completed, after that, it will then be distributed to the sub-district level. The distribution of ballot boxes will end on February 13. The Boyolali KPU has coordinated with the local BPBD and stakeholders for the implementation of general elections in disaster-prone areas such as the Mount Merapi area," he said.

In areas prone to the Mount Merapi disaster, such as Tlogolele, Klakah, and Jrakah villages, the KPU has prepared plans to move and establish TPS in accordance with voters in the event of a disaster. Yudayanti also emphasized the importance of smooth logistics delivery in safe conditions, especially in areas that have the potential to experience landslides.

KPU Boyolali is also ready to follow the protocol in the event of a disaster, including re-election, follow-up elections, or follow-up elections. However, it is hoped that a disaster will not occur, and if it really happens, the KPU will follow voters by moving or establishing TPS according to their place of residence.