Palace Response To Demo For The Pilkada Bill: Run Democracy By Still Thinking About Public Interests

Head of the Presidential Communication Office Hasan Nasbi when delivering a statement at the Jakarta Presidential Palace complex, Wednesday (21/8/2024). (ANTARA/Andi Firdaus) (ANTARA/Andi Firdaus)

JAKARTA - Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi hopes that all parties can play a role in democracy while still thinking about the public interest.

Hasan Nasbi conveyed this in response to the current national political situation related to the Pilkada Law.

"The message that can be conveyed is that we carry out all roles in democracy by thinking about the public interest," Hasan said in a written statement reported by ANTARA, Thursday, August 22.

Hasan assessed that today's democratic process looks extraordinary. According to him, all stakeholders play a role in the democratic process.

The Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court carry out their roles in the judiciary realm. The House of Representatives carries out its role in the area of law formation, while the media and civil society also carry out their role as democratic actors.

"In the midst of attractiveness and differences of opinion, we see our greatness as a nation," he said.

Hasan Nasbi said the DPR had stated that there was no ratification of the Pilkada Bill.

He said that if until August 27, the Pilkada Bill was not passed, the DPR would follow the final rules, namely the Constitutional Court's decision.

"The government is in the same position as before, namely following the applicable rules. As long as there are no new rules, the government will follow the current rules," Hasan said.

The government hopes that there will be no disinformation or slander that could trigger riots and violence.

"We must continue to maintain conduciveness so that the public and economic interests are not disrupted," Hasan said.