KARAWANG - President Prabowo Subianto spoke up in response to various accusations that have been directed at him, ranging from ambitions to power to accusations of wanting to be a dictator. Prabowo emphasized that these assumptions are contrary to the oath and values of life that he has held since he was young as a TNI soldier.
Prabowo made the statement when giving a speech at the national harvest agenda and announcement of food self-sufficiency in Karawang, West Java, Wednesday, January 7.
"I am accused of wanting to be a dictator, wanting to be in power, even wanting to stage a coup. In fact, since I was young, I swore to be a TNI soldier," said Prabowo.
He emphasized that the TNI is a people's army that was born from the people and fought with the people. He recalled the early days of Indonesian independence when the country did not have an adequate budget, ministries, or tax system.
In this limited condition, the struggle to defend independence can only take place thanks to the full support of the Indonesian people. Prabowo specifically highlighted the role of farmers who provide food, and support the lives of fighters in difficult times.
Prabowo also recalled his experience undergoing education and military training in various villages in Central Java and West Java. According to him, the people wholeheartedly left their simple houses to give drinks and food to the soldiers, even though they had to fight hard to find firewood and water.
"These experiences show how much the people, especially farmers, love the TNI and the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia," he said.
On this occasion, the number one person in Indonesia called farmers the most loyal and most "red and white" community group in Indonesia. Therefore, he questioned why for decades farmers and fishermen have often been less respected, defended, and protected.
"I can't think of it, for decades our farmers and fishermen have been less respected, less defended, and less protected," said Prabowo.
It is this awareness that prompted Prabowo to accept the request of agricultural figures to lead the Indonesian Farmers' Unity Association (HKTI) after his retirement from the military. According to him, the invitation is a great honor and an opportunity to defend the interests of Indonesian farmers and fishermen.
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