Kaesang Joins, PSI Will Qualify For Senayan?

Kaesang Pangarep received KTA PSI from PSI General Chair Giring Ganesha in Solo, Central Java, Saturday (23/9/2023). ANTARA/Aris Wasita

Political observer Adi Prayitno believes the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) can qualify for Senayan, after President Joko Widodo's son, Kaesang Pangarep joined the party.

"I am one of those people who believe that PSI will qualify for Senayan," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, September 23.

He stated that the results of the legislative elections in 2019, PSI received 1.9 percent of the 4 percent requirement for the parliamentary threshold.

"Just looking for two percent, I think there is a Kaesang portfolio, and that's very possible," he asserted.

According to the Director of Indonesian Political Parameters, Kaesang is a very well-known young person, a good political network and available political resources. In addition, the joining of Kaesang has also become a fairly busy public discussion.

There are many discussions regarding Kaesang because his father Jokowi and his older brother Gibran Rakabuming are PDIP cadres and Surakarta Mayors.

Adi did not deny that the joining of Kaesang in PSI caused jealousy in other political parties. Especially PDIP, which emphasizes that in one family there should be no difference in political choices.

"The most interesting thing is that Kaesang went to PSI, as if it were Jokowi's political attitude. But that cannot be denied, because of course Kaesang consulted with Jokowi as his parents," he explained.

The youngest son of President Jokowi, Kaesang Pangarep has officially become a cadre of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). Kaesang received PSI membership card (KTA) with member number S317420230151515.

The handover of the KTA was held at Kaesang's residence in Sumber Village, Banjarsari District, Solo City, Central Java, Saturday.

PSI Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees Grace Natalie said the friendly relationship between PSI and Kaesang had been established for a long time.

"We appreciate Mas Kaesang for going down to fight with PSI friends. Today is an joy for all of us, to welcome our new member, Mas Kaesang," said Grace.