Give Wejangan, Surya Paloh Asks Kaesang Not To Leave Politics For The Next Tens Of Years

PSI Chairman Kaesang and NasDem management (DOK Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarep met with the Chairman of the NasDem Party Surya Paloh in NasDem Tower this afternoon. During the meeting, Kaesang admitted that he received advice from Surya so as not to leave the political world for the next ten years. This conversation was revealed by Kaesang after meeting Surya Paloh and leaving NasDem Tower. "Special advice about being a regional head, no. But, what is certain is that he told me never to stop until 5-6 elections in the future. After that, please rest," said Kaesang, Monday, July 22. The son of President Joko Widodo explained that the main topic discussed by him and Surya is the potential for cooperation that can be established by PSI and NasDem in the 2024 Pilkada, especially in eastern Indonesia. "We were only able to convey today and earlier we also collaborated in several areas, especially in eastern Indonesia and some in Java," said Kaesang. Kaesang admitted that he had also discussed the 2024 Pilkada constalation in Central Java Province. Where, currently Kaesang is predicted to run as a candidate for Governor of Central Java. The name Kaesang also occupies the highest electability in the Central Java cagub exchange in a number of surveys. "Regarding Central Java, it's just thin. There is no serious discussion. We were talking more about eastern Indonesia," he said. Meanwhile, Chairman of the NasDem Party Leadership Council (DPP) Roberth Rouw said Surya Paloh also gave full support to PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarep to run as a candidate for Governor of East Java. "The problem with the Central Java Pilkada, earlier I told the chairman he respects that Mas Kaesang is running in Central Java. NasDem will give full support to him," said Roberth. Surya sees that Kaesang has more potential for victory if he becomes a Central Java cagub rather than advancing in the DKI Jakarta Pilkada. Because, in a number of surveys, Kaesang has the highest electability in the Central Java cagub exchange.

"Pak Surya said that if Mas Kaesang went to Central Java it would be better to see his potential. Right? And that is a consideration, Mas Kaesang and NasDem will fully support him if he advances to Central Java," he added.