PDI-P Secretary General Denies Rumor of Jokowi-Megawati Meeting Amid Strained Relations

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – PDI-P Secretary General (Sekjen) Hasto Kristiyanto denied the rumor that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had asked to meet the General Chair of his party, Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Relations between Jokowi and PDI-P are known to be strained after the former Solo Mayor’s eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, became Prabowo Subianto’s vice presidential candidate. Meanwhile, PDI-P nominated Ganjar Pranowo as a presidential candidate.

“Nothing,” denied Hasto when met at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), South Jakarta, Sunday (21/1/2024).

However, Hasto said that Megawati’s door was always open.

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He suggested to Jokowi to be accompanied by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadi Muljono, and PT Pertamina Commissioner Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, if he wanted to meet Mega.

Hasto emphasized that Megawati’s house is always open to leaders who think about the people, nation and state far above their personal and family interests.

“So if you want to meet, let me be escorted, accompanied by Mrs. Sri Mulyani, Mr. Basuki and Mr. Ahok,” said Hasto again.

The estrangement between Megawati, the PDI-P and the Jokowi family became increasingly sharp during the election of the vice presidential candidate.

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Apart from Gibran who is running as Prabowo’s vice presidential candidate, Jokowi’s son-in-law, Boby Nasution and his youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep also provide support for Prabowo Subianto.

At the 51st anniversary of PDI-P which was celebrated on January 11, Jokowi was not invited. The Head of State is also on an official trip to a number of countries in Southeast Asia.

Not only that, Jokowi also did not wish him a happy birthday at that moment.

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2024-01-21 15:44:00


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