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Golkar Deputy Chairman Accuses Budi Arie of Inciting Discord Between President and Jokowi

From Republika · () Indonesian

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

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  • Golkar Deputy Chairman Idrus Marham criticized Projo Chairman Budi Arie Setiadi for suggesting an accelerated 2029 election.
  • Marham accused Setiadi of attempting to create discord between the President and Jokowi, a figure associated with the masses.
  • The Golkar official emphasized that such statements should not be made, particularly from someone in Setiadi's position.

Golkar Party Deputy Chairman Idrus Marham has sharply criticized Budi Arie Setiadi, the Chairman of the Projo volunteer group, for his remarks suggesting a potential "acceleration" of the 2029 general election. Marham accused Setiadi of attempting to sow discord between President Joko Widodo and "Jokowi," a figure representing the masses.

Marham stated that Setiadi's comments were inappropriate and should not have been made, especially given Setiadi's position. The Golkar official implied that Setiadi's statement was an attempt to manipulate public perception and create unnecessary political tension.

The criticism highlights internal political dynamics and potential jockeying for influence among different groups supporting the current administration. The Golkar Party, a key ally of President Widodo, appears to be pushing back against what it perceives as divisive rhetoric from other political actors.

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Originally published by Republika 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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