Appreciation For The TNI's Commitment To Face The 2024 General Election, Cak Imin: I Hope It's Not Just TNI Officials Who Are Neutral

JAKARTA - The vice presidential candidate (cawapres) Muhaimin Iskandar or Cak Imin appreciates the TNI's commitment to maintaining the neutrality of the 2024 General Election.

"This is very in accordance with the value of our democracy, and the impact will also be very good for the success of the election," said Cak Imin in his statement, Wednesday.

Cak Imin said that the commitment to neutrality of the TNI could have a good impact on the implementation of elections, especially related to security, as well as clearing up the climate of democracy.

He also encouraged the TNI to intensify education and training programs related to the neutrality of these institutions in the general election.

"I hope that not only in the ranks of high-ranking TNI officials are neutral, but also all soldiers in all dimensions. This is important to carry out sustainable education that focuses on understanding and commitment to TNI neutrality," he said.

Cak Imin also encouraged the TNI to carry out strict internal supervision through mechanisms such as routine inspections, reporting violations, and supervision by direct superiors.

He believes the move will help detect and prevent political activities that violate the rules, therefore if there is a violation then strict sanctions must be given.

Previously, TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono explained that the implementation of TNI neutrality consisted of six points.

First, soldiers and civil servants of the TNI do not side with or provide support to political parties or pairs of candidates. Second, soldiers and TNI civil servants do not provide TNI facilities or facilities and infrastructure as a means of campaign.

Third, soldiers and TNI civil servants do not provide direction to the families of soldiers/TNI civil servants regarding elections. Fourth, soldiers and TNI civil servants do not respond to the results of quick calculations in any form.

Fifth, he continued, superiors or commanders take firm action against soldiers and civil servants of the TNI who are involved in practical politics. Sixth, soldiers and TNI civil servants who run for example as candidates for legislative members/candidates for regional heads must resign.