DPR Commission II To Discuss PKPU And Finalize The Election Budget This Weekend

JAKARTA - Commission II of the DPR will hold a meeting with the government, KPU and Bawaslu to discuss the draft KPU Regulation (PKPU) and Bawaslu Regulation (Perbawaslu) this weekend. In addition, the finalization of the budget for the 2024 General Election will also be discussed.

Member of Commission II of the DPR Muhammad Rifqinizamy Karsayuda, said that his party will conduct an in-depth study of PKPU and Perbawaslu on Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15, 2022. Along with the approval of the voting day on February 14, 2024.

"From May 13 to 15, we will conduct an in-depth investigation regarding the PKPU and Perbawaslu drafts with the government, KPU and Bawaslu," said Rifqi, Thursday, May 12.

Commission II of the DPR, continued Rifqi, will also discuss the finalization of the 2024 election budget.

The KPU had previously proposed a budget of Rp. 76.6 trillion, which was the result of rationalization and re-calculation of the previous submission of Rp. 86 trillion.

"This is a positive signal for all parties with an interest in organizing the 2024 elections. That our constitutional democracy agenda will run according to our shared expectations," said Rifqi.