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Gerindra Cadres Push Cimahi Deputy Mayor for 2029 Mayoral Run

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gerindra Party cadres in Cimahi City are pushing for Deputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira to run for Mayor in 2029.
  • Yudisthira expressed readiness to follow party orders if nominated and supported by the public, while focusing on developing Cimahi.
  • The local Gerindra chairman officially backed Yudisthira, citing Prabowo Subianto's directive for generational renewal within the party.

Cimahi City's Gerindra Party cadres are rallying behind Deputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira, urging him to contest the 2029 mayoral election. Hundreds of party members gathered on Saturday, July 18, 2026, to show their support and hear Yudisthira speak.

Yudisthira, addressing the crowd, conveyed his commitment to the party's directives. "As a cadre, we hear and we obey," he stated, adding that he is prepared to accept the nomination if the party and the public endorse him. He emphasized his focus on building Cimahi and gaining public trust, aligning his efforts with the party's goals for community welfare.

As a cadre, we hear and we obey. So, if instructed by the party, I must be ready. If I am assigned and the public also supports, then why not?

— Adhitia YudisthiraDeputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira responds to calls for him to run for Mayor of Cimahi in 2029.

The local Gerindra Party chairman, Bambang Purnomo, publicly declared his support for Yudisthira's mayoral bid. Purnomo cited a directive from party leader Prabowo Subianto to pursue generational renewal. He praised Yudisthira as a capable young leader who understands the city's challenges due to his current role as deputy mayor.

Regarding the direction for the mayor's seat, it is true that Mr. Prabowo has ordered us that in the future we must carry out generational renewal.

— Bambang PurnomoCimahi Gerindra Party chairman Bambang Purnomo explains the party's push for new leadership.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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