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Democratic Party Urges Prompt Discussion of Election Law Revision

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Democratic Party urges the House of Representatives to promptly discuss the revision of the Election Law (RUU Pemilu).
  • The party believes discussions should not be rushed as the election year approaches, requiring sufficient time for public socialization and compromise among political parties.
  • The Democratic Party acknowledges that initiating discussions requires collective agreement from all factions within the House.

The Democratic Party is pressing for the immediate deliberation of the revised Election Law (RUU Pemilu) by the House of Representatives. According to the party's Secretary General, Herman Khoeron, it is crucial to avoid conducting these discussions too close to the election period.

Herman Khoeron explained that the revision process necessitates ample time for thorough discussion, public socialization, and dissemination of information. This ensures that public participation is meaningful and that compromises can be reached among the various political parties involved. "We should not rush into making decisions," he stated at Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

We should not rush into making decisions.

— Herman KhoeronEmphasizing the need for timely discussion of the Election Law revision.

The Democratic Party recognizes that moving forward with the revision requires a collective decision from all factions within the House. "If the collective decision of the House is to start discussions in early 2027, then this is a political reality that we must all follow," Herman added, indicating the party's willingness to adhere to the political consensus.

If the collective decision of the House is to start discussions in early 2027, then this is a political reality that we must all follow.

— Herman KhoeronAcknowledging the need for consensus among political factions regarding the discussion timeline.
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