Sis Viani Calls Herself From The DKI People's Faction After Being 'kicked', Here's PSI's Response

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JAKARTA - Chairman of the DPP of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) Isyana Bagoes Oka opened his voice on the statement of DKI DPRD Member Viani Limardi who called himself from the DKI Jakarta people's faction.

PSI has sacked Viani from his party membership. However, Viani is still a member of the DKI DPRD because the letter of dismissal has not yet been sent to the Chairman of the DPRD, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi.

Isyana did not comment on whether or not Viani's statement was appropriate. However, he emphasized that Viani was no longer able to represent the PSI faction in the DKI DPRD.

"I can only say that currently Sis Viani is no longer a member of the PSI. So, as for the DPRD members themselves, they actually represent the party. Currently Sis Viani is no longer a member of the PSI, so she cannot represent the PSI faction anymore," said Isyana when contacted, Wednesday, October 6th.

Isyana explained the reason why PSI had not yet sent a notice of Viani's dismissal. He said he was still waiting for the signatures of PSI General Chair Grace Natalie and PSI Secretary General Raja Juli Antoni.

"There are several internal matters that we are still taking care of. We are waiting for the signatures of the General Chairperson and the PSI Secretary General," he said.

Isyana emphasized that the administrative process to prepare for interim changes of DPRD members from a party does take time. However, he insisted there was no significant problem.

"The process is indeed long, it's impossible to turn the palm of the hand. Actually there is no problem. There is no consideration whatsoever. We just want to make the wording in the letter correct and in accordance with applicable law," he explained.

Previously, Viani Limardi attended the Jakarta DPRD Commission D meeting today, after being fired by the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) some time ago.

Whether serious or just joking, Viani introduced herself as a member of the DKI Jakarta people's faction when responding in the meeting between the DPRD and the DKI Provincial Government.

"Hello, good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I am Viani from the DKI Jakarta people's faction," said Viani at the DKI DPRD Building, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, October 5.

Suddenly, Viani's words were immediately greeted with laughter by other DPRD members. Viani then continued her response regarding flood control efforts by the DKI Provincial Government.