Indonesian party PDIP comments on ruling coalition's meeting, reaffirms critical support stance.

Senior officials from Indonesia's Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) have commented on a recent meeting of the secretaries-general from the ruling Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka coalition parties. The gathering, held on Thursday night as part of the 81st Indonesian Independence Day celebrations, was acknowledged by PDIP.

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If I see people meeting, it's part of the game, it's normal. They unite, perhaps they want one vision to face the APBN, one vision in the financial notes.

Utut Adianto, Deputy Secretary-General of PDIP, stated that he views such meetings as a normal part of political dynamics. He expressed understanding for the coalition parties' desire to align their visions, particularly concerning the state budget and financial notes. Despite this, Adianto reiterated PDIP's commitment to a proportional approach, which involves both supporting government policies and offering criticism when deemed necessary, emphasizing that their critiques are not intended to be destructive.

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We support, but if something is felt to be not right, we provide criticism. But not attacking, providing criticism.

DPP Chairman Djarot Saiful Hidayat further clarified PDIP's position, stating that the party does not object to its absence from the coalition's secretary-general meeting. He underscored PDIP's deliberate choice to remain outside the government. From this independent stance, the party intends to critique government policies, especially concerning their implementation, by actively listening to and representing the voices of the Indonesian people.

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And PDIP Perjuangan remains, even though it is outside the government, to criticize policies, especially from the side of the application of current government policies, by listening to the voice of the people.

The meeting itself reportedly took place at the official residence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Gerindra Party Secretary-General, Sugiono, in South Jakarta. Attendees included secretaries-general from Golkar, PKB, Demokrat, PAN, PKS, and NasDem parties. Sugiono described the gathering as a fraternal event aimed at strengthening inter-party communication ahead of the 81st Independence Day and reflecting on the coalition's nearly two years in power under President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

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We gathered in a family atmosphere to welcome the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia and at the same time reflect on the coalition's journey during almost two years of the government of President Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka.