Sultan HB X Asks DIY Residents Not To Golput In The 2024 Election

Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. BETWEEN/Luqman Hakim.

YOGYAKARTA - Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X asked his citizens to exercise their respective voting rights or not to abstain in the 2024 General Election, for the future of the nation and state.

"To DIY residents, I remind you on February 14, tomorrow morning to be able to carry out their obligations, namely coming to the TPS. Use your right to vote, don't get involved," said Sultan HB X at the Kilen Palace, Yogyakarta, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, February 13.

He advised the public to make choices according to their respective beliefs for Indonesia in the next five years.

Apart from being a manifestation of people's sovereignty and political events, according to the Sultan, elections are also part of cultural activities.

"Because this is a cultural event, my hope is that democracy can also become a culture of the DIY people. I want democracy to become a habit of society," said Ngarsa Dalem, Sultan HB X's nickname.

Sri Sultan said that political culture and culture of democracy are human rights, where every choice is free and confidential

The King of the Yogyakarta Palace hopes that the DIY KPU can carry out its duties as an election organizer with success and trust.

"Good luck to everyone. I hope to be careful in maintaining the rights of the citizens who vote," said Sri Sultan.

On a separate occasion, Deputy Governor of DIY KGPAA Paku Alam X advised the people in DIY to exercise their right to vote in accordance with conscience.

He hopes that this year's democratic party can run smoothly.

"Let's uphold democracy by not abstaining. Because of our voices, we determine the future of the nation," said Paku Alam X.

Head of the Socialization, Voter Education Division, Community Participation and KPU DIY HR Sri Surani said the level of community participation in DIY is targeted to be able to reach 85 percent in the 2024 General Election.

"Hopefully the expected target can be achieved, the entire implementation will run smoothly, and we and our friends in charge will be able to carry out the task well," said Rani.