Ask The National Police To Succeed In The 2024 Pilkada, Jokowi: Maintain Neutrality And Stability

President Jokowi acted as Inspector of Ceremonies at the commemoration of the 78th Bhayangkara Day in 2024 in the Jakarta Monas Area, Monday (1/7/2024). ANTARA/Yogi Rahman

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked the Indonesian Police to support and succeed in the simultaneous regional elections in November 2024, and to maintain stability in the democratic party.

In remarks at the 78th Bhayangkara Day Commemoration Ceremony of 2024 in the National Monument (Monas) Area, Jakarta, Monday, July 1, President Jokowi, who acted as Inspector of Ceremonies, asked for Police support so that the Pilkada could take place safely, honestly and fairly.

"Soon we enter the Pilkada stage. I ask the Police to support and succeed, maintain neutrality, maintain stability and maintain our democracy so that the Pilkada can take place safely, honestly and fairly," said President Jokowi while giving the ceremonial mandate.

In his remarks, President Jokowi congratulated Bhayangkara Day to the entire National Police's extended family for their dedication and hard work in maintaining stability and security.

The Head of State appreciates the democratic process in the 2024 General Election and the big development agenda can be carried out thanks to the National Police in the midst of the challenges of global uncertainty.

"The 2024 election democracy process and the big development agendas are so that our nation is able to grow in the midst of global challenges and uncertainties," said Jokowi.

In a series of activities for the 78th Bhayangkara Day Commemoration Ceremony in 2024, President Jokowi was seen riding a tactical vehicle while reviewing hundreds of troops who were members of the ceremony at Monas Square.

President Jokowi, who wore a blue night suit equipped with a matching color cap, also witnessed the defile, such as the parachuting action and the appearance of the Police Academy drum Corps.

A number of officials who attended the 77th Bhayangkara Day Commemoration Ceremony were Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Wury Ma'ruf Amin, Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives Puan Maharani, Chairman of the DPD RI La Nyalla Mattalitti, Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, 10th Vice President Jusuf Kalla and his wife, and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

In Bhayangkara's 78th Anniversary, the National Police raised the main theme "Polri Precision Supports Acceleration of Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Transformation Towards Golden Indonesia".

The peak of Bhayangkara's 78th Anniversary, apart from holding a commemoration ceremony, was also enlivened by a people's party featuring music performances from the capital's artists, as well as various culinary snacks that were free for the community.