Fiersa Besari Criticizes Jokowi's 'Paradox' To Atta-Aurel's Marriage, PDIP Party Defends

President Jokowi witnesses the marriage of Atta-Aurel (DOK Kemensetneg)

JAKARTA - PDIP Party has responded to the criticism on social media regarding the arrival of President Joko Widodo to witness the marriage of Aurel Hermansyah and Atta Halilintar.

Writer and singer Fiersa Besari commented on Jokowi for attending a celebrity's wedding in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though referring to government policy, people are prohibited from holding weddings because they invite crowds.

"There are many paradoxes in this country. Permits for public's weddings are difficult to be issued, but celebrity's weddings are attended directly by the leader of the country", wrote Fiersa Besari on Twitter, Sunday, April 4.

PDIP Party politician Hendrawan Supratikno assessed that the public should not be overly responding to President Jokowi's presence either as a guest or a witness to the marriage of Anang Hermansyah and Krisdayanti's daughter.

"I see it more as an effort to respect the hopes and requests of the family", Hendrawan told VOI editorial team, Monday, April 5.

Hendrawan said that the president's presence at the venue also still applies health protocols.

"What I hear is that health protocols are strictly enforced", he explained.

Hendrawan emphasized that it would be too much for Jokowi's presence to be questioned and even compared to other events. Moreover, to mention Jokowi's thirst for popularity.

"I feel it would be too much for someone to judge Jokowi to be infatuated with popularity or to compare why he attended Atta Halilintar's wedding but did not attend a similar event held by party officials", explained Hendrawan.

According to him, Jokowi was still wrapped in simplicity at the event. Even though the event that was held was quite luxurious and was a top artist in the country.

"Regarding luxury or modesty, it is relative. But the President came to emphasize simplicity. This means that he does not get carried away with the 'Crazy Rich Jakarta' style", he said.