Thousands of people consisting of farmers, fishermen, traders, MSMEs, students, workers, and community leaders held a peaceful action in the Horse Statue area, Central Jakarta. They expressed support for a number of programs by President Prabowo Subianto which were considered to have a direct impact on the community.
The action took place since morning with the escort of the police. The crowd came from various areas while carrying banners, posters, and flags of organizations. From the top of the command car, representatives of the participants conveyed a number of demands as well as a statement of attitude.
Chairman of the Indonesian Farmers' Merdeka DPN (TNI) Don Muzakir said the support was given because various government programs were considered to touch the needs of the community, especially in the agricultural sector, food security, people's economy, education, health, and social welfare.
"We who are members of farmers, fishermen, traders, MSMEs, workers, youth, community leaders, and various elements of the Indonesian people declare our support for President Prabowo Subianto's programs which are considered to be in the interests of the people, strengthen the national economy, and improve the welfare of the community," said Don at the location of the action, Friday, June 19.
According to Don, this support does not stop at mere statements of position. The masses also admitted that they wanted to accompany the implementation of various government programs so that the benefits really reached the community.
"We are here to ensure that all government programs are truly felt by the people and not diverted by mafia or individuals who hinder public interests," he said.
In the action, the issue of food security is one of the most highlighted. The masses assessed that a number of government policies had begun to have an impact on farmers and business actors in the region, ranging from ease of obtaining fertilizer to increased absorption of agricultural production results.
Don gave an example of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program which was considered to have helped move the village economy chain because it increased the need for agricultural, livestock, fisheries, and local MSME products.
"Previously, the harvest, such as cabbage, was often not sold. Now it is absorbed. The livestock, fruit, and plantation sectors also feel the benefits. Therefore, we are very grateful to have a program that really touches the village community," said Don.
In addition to expressing support for the government's programs, the masses also urged the government and law enforcement to take firm action against the practice of food mafia, fertilizer mafia, land mafia, to import mafia which is considered to be detrimental to the community and hinder the people's program.
They also encouraged the strengthening of rural economies through increasing the productivity of the agricultural, fisheries, livestock, and MSME sectors, as well as the development of supporting infrastructure in rural areas.
The issue of agrarian reform was also voiced. The masses asked the government to immediately form a National Agency for the Settlement of Agrarian Reform to handle land conflicts that are still occurring in a number of areas.
On the other hand, Don emphasized that the action was not intended as a counter-action against a certain group. According to him, the main purpose of the activity is to convey the aspirations of the community who claim to feel the benefits of a number of government policies.
"We just want to tell the wider community that the villagers are very satisfied with President Prabowo Subianto's various policies," he said.
On the same occasion, the masses also invited all elements of the nation to maintain political stability and national security. They assessed that a conducive situation was one of the important factors for maintaining economic growth and sustainable development.
"We invite all elements of the nation to maintain political stability and security. Do not let differences of opinion divide the unity that has always been the strength of the nation," he said.
The masses also asked the DPR RI to strengthen the oversight function of the implementation of citizenship programs so that they run according to their purpose and are not misused by certain parties.
The action ended in the afternoon. After all the statements of position were delivered, the participants dispersed in an orderly manner from the Horse Statue area.
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