Golkar Considers Option To Improve Election System, Including Pilkada Through DPRD

Chairman of the Golkar Party, Bahlil Lahadalia (Nailin/VOI)

JAKARTA - The General Chairperson of the Golkar Party, Bahlil Lahadalia, revealed that his party is considering all options for improving the electoral system in Indonesia which is considered too high a fee. Including considerations for regional head elections through the DPRD.

"In the future, the Golkar Party will review what kind of democratic system we will build, both legislative and regional elections," Bahlil said at the 'Year-End Reflection of the Golkar Party', Slipi, West Jakarta, Tuesday, December 31.

Bahlil said the Golkar Party was still looking for the best formulation for the implementation of the regional elections. One of the systems offered by Golkar is the election through the DPRD.

"Well, Golkar offers several concepts. Please discuss which one fits. That's why in my speech at the Golkar Anniversary I said it was important for us to do a formulation. What formulation is right for democracy in our country. Of course, one of the formulations of the offer is the election through the DPRD, with improvements," he said.

"For example, before entering the DPRD election, it is important first to carry out surveys, figures, surveys first.

Then the parties offer it to the public. So there is kind of a process, yes, it's half a convention, that's kind of thing. This is an example, yes," he continued.

Nevertheless, said Bahlil, this option still needs to be discussed with other parties. Bahlil stated that his party respects all views related to democracy in Indonesia.

"So I think this is welcome to discuss. Golkar does not feel discouraged by various kinds of dynamics, thoughts from other places. That's why for a while we will invite various resource persons to discuss this," said Bahlil.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources also requested that differences not be used as obstacles to achieving goals. Instead, according to him, differences can strengthen the authorities to determine policies.

"On the other hand, friends, Golkar really appreciates the political differences from political parties. Because actually Golkar is of the view that differences are a gift. And differences are national assets that must be maintained," said Bahlil.

"However, Golkar is of the view that differences are actually used as constructive guidelines that are positive. Not to lead each other. Not to build each other's perceptions," he added.