Gerindra Party responds to presidential regulation on LGBTQ+ as non-military threat
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Gerindra Party views the presidential regulation on LGBTQ+ issues as a measure to anticipate the spread of LGBTQ+.
- Party officials stated that President Prabowo has shown decisiveness in addressing the issue.
- The party believes this stance is crucial for national security as a non-military threat.
The Gerindra Party has responded to the presidential regulation concerning LGBTQ+ issues, framing it as a decisive move by President Prabowo to anticipate the spread of LGBTQ+ in Indonesia. The party views this regulation not as a direct prohibition but as a proactive measure against what it perceives as a non-military threat.
According to Gerindra, President Prabowo's firm stance demonstrates his resolve as head of state to address the issue. The party interprets this as a sign of leadership focused on safeguarding national interests against perceived external influences or social changes that could be deemed detrimental.
The party's perspective emphasizes the classification of LGBTQ+ issues as a 'non-military threat.' This framing suggests a belief within Gerindra that the growing visibility or acceptance of LGBTQ+ communities poses a risk to national stability or traditional values, which requires governmental attention and regulation.
Prabowo shows decisiveness as head of state who wants to anticipate the spread of LGBTQ.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.