National Police Chief Expects Bali To Guard The Democracy Perception Index

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo gave a press statement after a joint prayer at the Kepaon Sports Center, Denpasar, Bali, Tuesday (19/11/2024). ANTARA/Rolandus Nampu

DENPASAR - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo hopes that the Balinese community and provincial government will maintain the democracy perception index in Indonesia.

This, according to the National Police Chief, must be maintained properly considering that the Province of Bali is known to be the first area to determine the results of the February 14, 2024 Election without dispute.

Earlier it was conveyed by the Acting Governor (Kombes Pol. Mahendra Jaya) that the Bali democracy perception index occupies the number one position. That must be maintained," said General Sigit while attending a cross-religious prayer activity at GOR Yudomo Prajarasaka Denpasar, Tuesday, November 19.

General Sigit hopes that the implementation of the Pilkada in Bali will run safely and smoothly.

According to him, the Pilkada which went smoothly and safely became the basic capital in continuing development.

"We fully support and we pray that all of the simultaneous regional elections can run safely, smoothly and well," said General Sigit accompanied by the TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto.

In addition, the National Police Chief underlined the importance of the spirit of unity and integrity during the Pilkada. In front of the plurality of political choices, the public should always remember to stay united in developing the country.

"Although in each option there is always a difference, what we must continue to maintain is the spirit of unity and integrity because that is the most important thing in the life of democracy," said the National Police Chief as quoted by ANTARA.

The National Police Chief conveyed that democracy provides freedom of society to express and express opinions, including in making choices.

"Of course there is freedom of expression, opinion, decision-making. However, what we always encourage the whole community to always put unity and integrity above personal and group interests," said the National Police Chief.