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AHY: Power is a public trust with a time limit

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Democratic Party chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono urged party members not to become complacent in power and to use office to serve the public.
  • Speaking at the party’s 25th anniversary, he said members in government should support effective policies, help improve inadequate ones and remain honest about people’s economic concerns.
  • He called on politicians to work for citizens beyond election periods, amid concerns including purchasing power and access to quality jobs.

Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, chairman of Indonesia’s Democratic Party, warned party members not to become intoxicated by power. He said public office has a time limit and must be used fully to serve society.

AHY made the remarks while discussing the party’s political journey and its current position within President Prabowo Subianto’s governing coalition. He urged party members in the executive and legislative branches, as well as regional heads, to remain sensitive and honest about conditions people experience on the ground.

We should learn from the 10 years of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s administration, including the peaceful and democratic transfer of power after two terms. Power does not belong to someone forever. Power is a public trust with a time limit.

· Agus Harimurti YudhoyonoAHY urged Democratic Party members to treat political office as temporary public responsibility.

“We should learn from the 10 years of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s administration, including the peaceful and democratic transfer of power after two terms. Power does not belong to someone forever. Power is a public trust with a time limit,” AHY said in a political speech marking the Democratic Party’s 25th anniversary at its headquarters on Saturday.

Policies that are truly good for the people must be supported and monitored. What is not yet perfect, we must help improve. And we must remain honest about the reality people experience. What we are fighting for is not merely the success of one party. What we are fighting for is Indonesia’s success.

· Agus Harimurti YudhoyonoHe described how the party should operate while participating in the government.

He said the party’s presence in government should not be limited to celebrating victory or pursuing positions. It should oversee strategic programs so they produce a direct effect on public welfare. “Policies that are truly good for the people must be supported and monitored. What is not yet perfect, we must help improve. And we must remain honest about the reality people experience. What we are fighting for is not merely the success of one party. What we are fighting for is Indonesia’s success,” he said.

AHY also told party members to deliver practical work as citizens face continuing economic challenges, including reduced purchasing power and a shortage of quality jobs. “Do not appear only when we need the people’s votes. Be present when the people need our work. Do not ask what we can gain from politics. Ask what we can give through politics,” he said.

Do not appear only when we need the people’s votes. Be present when the people need our work. Do not ask what we can gain from politics. Ask what we can give through politics.

· Agus Harimurti YudhoyonoAHY called on party members to serve citizens beyond election campaigns.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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