PDIP Solo DPC Chairman FX Hady Rudyatmo has announced his decision to go against the direction set by the party’s General Chairperson, Megawati Soekarnoputri, regarding the 2024 Election. Rudyatmo has expressed his support for President Joko Widodo’s youngest son, Kaesang Parangep, who is running for the Depok Pilwalkot.
Initially, Rudyatmo had stated that he would support Gibran Rakabuming, the Mayor of Solo, in the Central Java gubernatorial election. However, he clarified that his support for Gibran would only be if it is also supported by Megawati.
Rudyatmo stated, “As long as the chairman supports and it is the right of all Indonesian citizens to nominate and be nominated, I am legally obliged to support and win.” He emphasized that his support would be perpendicular to the orders of the chairman and the party, indicating his readiness to support Kaesang if he decides to run for the Depok Pilwalkot.
He further added, “Whether it’s Mas Gibran, Mas Kaesang running in Depok, wanting to run in Solo, all go through the mechanism and the general chairperson makes recommendations, the law must be won and implemented.”
However, Rudyatmo mentioned that there have been no intense discussions within the party regarding the promotion of Gibran and Kaesang. He stated that the party is currently focused on winning the presidential and legislative elections, as the regional election is the last event in the 2024 simultaneous election stage.
When asked about discussions within the party, Rudyatmo said, “Not yet. I’m concentrating on the presidential and legislative elections first. The regional elections are in November.”
It remains to be seen how Rudyatmo’s decision to support Kaesang and potentially Gibran will impact the party’s overall strategy for the upcoming elections.
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What potential impact could Rudyatmo’s decision to support Kaesang and potentially Gibran have on the PDIP’s overall election strategy
PDIP Solo DPC Chairman FX Hady Rudyatmo Shakes Up Party Agenda, Backs Kaesang Parangep for Election
In a surprising turn of events, PDIP Solo DPC Chairman FX Hady Rudyatmo has announced his divergence from the party’s General Chairperson, Megawati Soekarnoputri. Rudyatmo revealed his support for President Joko Widodo’s youngest son, Kaesang Parangep, in the upcoming Depok Pilwalkot, going against Megawati’s directions for the 2024 Election.
Initially, Rudyatmo had pledged his support to Gibran Rakabuming, the current Mayor of Solo, in the Central Java gubernatorial election. However, he made it clear that his support for Gibran was conditional upon Megawati’s endorsement.
Rudyatmo stated, “As long as the chairman supports and it is the right of all Indonesian citizens to nominate and be nominated, I am legally obliged to support and win.” This statement underlined his commitment to supporting Kaesang if he decides to run for the Depok Pilwalkot, even if it means contradicting the party’s orders.
He further added, “Whether it’s Mas Gibran, Mas Kaesang running in Depok, wanting to run in Solo, all go through the mechanism and the general chairperson makes recommendations, the law must be won and implemented.”
It is worth noting that discussions within the party regarding the promotion of Gibran and Kaesang have not been extensive. Rudyatmo emphasized that the party’s current focus is on winning the upcoming presidential and legislative elections, as the regional election is the final event in the 2024 simultaneous election stage.
When asked about party discussions, Rudyatmo stated, “Not yet. I’m concentrating on the presidential and legislative elections first. The regional elections are in November.”
The impact of Rudyatmo’s decision to support Kaesang, and potentially Gibran, on the party’s overall election strategy remains to be seen.
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It’s disheartening to witness the Chairman of PDIP going against the party’s direction. Such actions only contribute to the mounting controversy surrounding their support in the upcoming 2024 election. It’s important for party leaders to prioritize unity and adhere to the collective decisions made, rather than fueling internal divisions and creating further confusion.
It’s disheartening to witness the chairman of PDIP going against the party’s direction during such a crucial election. This controversy only adds fuel to the already intense political landscape and raises concerns about the party’s unity and effectiveness.