Together With Ganjar-Mahfud, Megawati Will Visit Bung Karno's Grave In Blitar Tomorrow

PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto said PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri will make a pilgrimage to the First President of the Republic of Indonesia Soekarno or Bung Karno, tomorrow, Friday, November 3. The plan, presidential and vice presidential candidates Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD will attend.

"Tomorrow, Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri and her family as well as Mr. Ganjar, Prof. Mahfud MD will make a pilgrimage to Bung Karno's grave in Blitar," Hasto told reporters at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Senayan, Thursday, November 2.

Hasto said this pilgrimage was carried out as a form of respect as well as encouraging Bung Karno who throughout his life for the country. Because, Megawati from the start said that Indonesia needed a leader who was experienced, clean, and who was able to uphold justice from the start.

"This is as a tribute not only to the proclaimer father of the Indonesian nation but also to start everything like Bung Karno who throughout his life for the nation and state," he said.

"Throughout his life for the unity of the nation, throughout his life for a dedication of life driven by ideals, ideas, thoughts from the people so that the tradition of revealing all aspects of spirituality will be carried out tomorrow," he continued.

Meanwhile, in the afternoon Ganjar-Mahfud is scheduled to attend the Soekarno Cup Village League final at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK). Megawati is also said to be present at the event with the Ganjar-Mahfud National Winning Team (TPN), such as Arsjad Rasjid.

This activity was carried out as a form of celebrating Indonesia's success as the host of the U-17 World Cup. The sporting event will start on November 10-17.

In addition, this football match was made by PDIP because it became the dream of the Proclaimer of the Republic of Indonesia Soekarno or Bung Karno. Because, sports are a means to shape the nation's character.