JAKARTA - Political observer Politika Research & Consulting, Nurul Fatta, admitted that the attitude of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) which chose to become a strategic partner to balance the government was a measured political step, even though it carried a big risk that could turn against them.
"So far, the attitude shown by PDIP is consistent with Megawati Soekarnoputri's statement that they will become sparring partners or strategic partners to balance the government. This means that PDIP does not choose a destructive opposition path, but a corrective opposition," he said, Sunday, March 1.
According to Nurul, PDIP wants to test and criticize policies without undermining the stability of the Prabowo Subianto government. Support is still given to policies that are considered appropriate, while criticism is directed at programs that are considered problematic, both in terms of design and implementation.
This shows that at least there are three political calculations that are being carried out by PDIP. First, PDIP does not want to lose its identity as a party for children. PDIP's political stance will be seen by the public, where they actually take a distance when all party elites gather to praise the government.
Second, PDIP needs to position itself as an alternative to power. Being too accommodating to power is considered risky because it obscures the party's political identity. "If you are too accommodating to the interests of power today, they will lose their differences, and they may even lose constituents if their attitude is gray," said Nurul.
Third, if it is consistent and not just a bluff, this strategy has the potential to provide electoral incentives in 2029. However, the consequences are not light, where PDIP must 'fast power' in the next 2-3 years.
Nurul stated that if the government faced implementation problems of programs such as Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) and the public began to feel dissatisfied, PDIP could become a new hope point. However, the situation could be different if the Prabowo government actually recorded significant success in economic growth and improved people's welfare.
"If the government is successful in terms of economy and people's welfare, this could backfire for PDIP, because it opposes government programs," he said.
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