Komnas HAM Urges Residents To Use Their Right To Choose Critically

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JAKARTA - The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) conveyed several appeals for the Indonesian people ahead of voting day, one of which appealed to use their voting rights critically and rationally.

"Komnas HAM hopes that every citizen will use their right to vote critically and rationally to elect the best leaders and representatives of the people who will occupy the executive and legislative institutions," said Komnas HAM Chairman Atnike Nova Sigiro in a statement quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, February 13.

Komnas hopes that the public will not only study the vision, mission, and work programs of the candidates, but also the track record and experience of the candidates.

The public is also expected to be wise and critical in responding to various issues related to current elections and ignoring various acts of manipulation and hoaxes, SARA issues, and money politics.

As the people who will vote, Atnike reminds prospective voters to actively participate in the implementation of the 2024 General Election.

"We urge the public to actively participate in supervising the implementation of the 2024 General Election so that it runs according to the rules, codes of ethics, and democratic values," he said.

Komnas HAM revealed that the appeal departed from the view that the 2024 election was a very decisive momentum for the future of national democracy and the fulfillment of civil and political rights of all citizens.