Observers Consider Puan's Maneuvering Through Criticism Of The Government, Step On The Gas To Gain Public Sympathy For Elections

JAKARTA - The chairman of the DPR RI and the chairman of the PDIP DPP, Puan Maharani, has recently been critical of the government. Puan once highlighted the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of which was regarding the 20-minute meal rule.

He also reminded the government to be able to explain in detail the new rules that are in the public's spotlight, for example the 20-minute meal rule during PPKM level 4 in a number of areas.

Puan is worried that there will be bad impacts and distrust if the government cannot explain in detail about the 20-minute meal rule.

"The government must be able to explain why the regulation on eating time limits can be considered effective in preventing transmission," said Puan in a written statement, Tuesday, July 27, last.

"Then how about technical supervision? Does it only need public awareness or what? This must be explained in detail," he continued. Puan was worried that the eating rules would only become a joke if the government did not socialize the policy properly. "If this is left without explanation, it will end up being a joke in the community. I'm afraid this will actually reduce public confidence in the government," said the former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.

A few days later, the honoris causa doctorate from Diponegoro University again reminded the government to anticipate the impact of the spike in COVID-19 cases outside Java and Bali.

"Learn from experience, do not let the situation happen again like what happened in Java and Bali yesterday," said Puan, in Jakarta, Saturday, July 31. become the awareness of policy makers and implementers in the field to mitigate the spike in cases. Because the facilities and health workers are not as good as on the island of Java. "Prevention must be optimized. Socialization and vaccination. Don't wait for victims and health services to be rushed because of COVID-19 ," said Puan. Puan also asked the government to put more effort into accelerating vaccination. The focus of vaccination, he said, should be evenly distributed throughout Indonesia, not only in Java and Bali. "Now, the President said that the case data in Java and Bali is sloping. The focus must be extended to outside the two islands," said Puan.

Ladies Take the Opportunity Towards Elections

Political observer from Al Azhar University Indonesia, Ujang Komarudin, assessed that Puan's critical attitude towards the government was part of an effort to seek public sympathy.

The reason is that his internal rival in PDIP, the Governor of Central Java (Central Java) Ganjar Pranowo, is currently active on social media during PPKM.

Puan, according to the Executive Director of the Indonesia Political Review (IPR), is stepping on the gas to seize this opportunity. Moreover, Puan's billboards have been widely displayed in several areas on the island of Java.

“So Puan stepped on the gas when Ganjar couldn't do anything. This is a normal thing in politics," Ujang said as quoted on Tuesday, August 3. Ujang thought that Puan should take on the role of defending the interests of the community. On the other hand, if the PDIP DPP chairman follows the government's current, his electability will not increase.

Because, said Ujang, the current government is not liked by the public because of its unsatisfactory performance in dealing with COVID-19.

"A good and effective way is indeed to be critical of the government. It must be like that. Because if you still participate in the government's game, Puan will be even more shipwrecked," said Ujang.

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