Uncovering Ganjar Pranowo's Three Spirits That Will Develop Indonesia

Butet Kartarejasa and other speakers at the book review event "Membongkar Pikiran Ganjar". (Spc)

JAKARTA - Ganjar Pranowo's three promises to advance Indonesia were thoroughly dismantled by a number of national figures from various backgrounds. The three spirits of Ganjar were revealed in the book review "Membongkar Pikiran Ganjar" at the Freedom Wisma Bakrie Library at HR Rasuna Said Street No 11, Kuningan, Menteng, South Jakarta, Thursday 14 September.

Gajah Mada University (UGM) economist Poppy Ismalina discussed the three great spirits conveyed by Ganjar to develop Indonesia into a developed country. First, said Poppy, Ganjar has the spirit of bringing a dignified Indonesian economy.

Second, towards a strong Indonesian economy. "And thirdly, towards a fair Indonesian economy," she said.

Apart from Poppy, the figures who participated in the dissection were Hamid Basyaib the writer, Butet Kartaredjasa (culturalist), Once Mekel (musician), and directed by Diah Ayu Permatasari as moderator.

Eight Key Issues

The book, which is composed of 113 pages, records Ganjar Pranowo's insights and thoughts regarding eight main Indonesian issues. Plus an epilogue written by Butet.

Writers, resource persons, and moderators who attended agreed that the figure of Ganjar Pranowo as a presidential candidate was considered to be the best solution to save Indonesia in the future.

Participants in the book review "Membongkar Pikiran Ganjar" (SPC)

"The title of my epilogue is Saving Indonesia with Mr. Ganjar. So if you choose Mr. Ganjar, it's not just about winning Ganjar but saving Indonesia," said Butet after the event.

According to him, if in the future Ganjar is not the president, it could endanger Indonesia's future. Because Ganjar's ability to manage the country has been clearly illustrated through his thoughts and work so far.

"If Ganjar is not the one who leads, then if the leader is a criminal, humanity will be in danger. Indonesia will not be safe," he explained.

Likewise, Once Mekel, saw that Ganjar was very sensitive to problems as a whole. Apart from that, he read that the white-haired politician's character cared about the people. This was proven by Ganjar during his two terms as Governor of Central Java.

"Mr. Ganjar cares about detailed matters, not only normative but descriptive. I am sure that with the population in Central Java and his two terms in office, he has succeeded in improving people's welfare. Educating maternal health, and infrastructure. And that is a big capital for developing Indonesia," explained the former vocalist of Dewa 19.

Meanwhile, Hamid Basyaib said that the birth of the book "Membongkar Pikiran Ganjar" was motivated because according to him, only Ganjar, a presidential candidate, was able to offer ideas and plans that were operational, and could be realized for Indonesia in the future.

"So far we have not seen any presidential candidate like that except Mr. Ganjar. So I am trying to do this by expressing Mr. Ganjar's thoughts as a presidential candidate," he said.

There are eight main thoughts in the book. These include Indonesia's progress towards prosperity, law enforcement, national defense and security, advances in science and technology, arts and culture, religious positions and government attitudes, as well as grand foreign policy strategies.

"I wrote it, but I only helped write all the ideas from him. The data came from conversations with him, his closest staff, official sources from the Central Java Provincial Government website, and news reports."

"I think this is a solution. Ganjar Pranowo has proven it in Central Java for 10 years. Central Java is no joke, its 30 million population is a miniature Indonesia," he said.