Not Enough Appreciated Voters, PKS Can Open The Option To Join New Government

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JAKARTA PKS' decision to contradict or reposition with Joko Widodo's government for almost ten years is considered insufficient to get appreciation from voters in the 2024 General Election. This can be seen from the temporary acquisition of votes nationally that they are not much different from the 2019 General Election.

Therefore, PKS is considered to be able to open the option of joining a new government under Prabowo Subianto. A political observer from Unisba, Muhammad Fuady, revealed that the coalition between PKS and Prabowo could still be realized. This is because historically PKS has no problems with Prabowo, who has collaborated with two elections. Thus, this factor can make the chemistry of both parties not difficult to unite.

The biggest reflection of the option to join Prabowo is whether or not the decision was accepted by PKS constituents compared to being in opposition. In addition, PKS is one of the political parties with a low level of pragmatism.

"This party is relatively consistent, based on religious ideology, both at the elite and constituent levels. The choice to become an opposition has also been carried out for a long time. PKS's political decisions usually have the same resonance as voters, meaning that party votes are in line with the public," said Fuady, Sunday, March 17, 2024.

However, in politics everything is permissible and possible. Those who become political opponents can instantly become friends in the same boat. Especially if they actually relatively have emotional ties because they have participated in the previous presidential election.

"So if volunteers and voters want PKS to become an opposition, they should deliberate by the party elite to consider it. Moreover, PKS has experience in becoming an opposition. Healthy democracy requires opposition to ensure government policies are in line with public aspirations," concluded Fuady.