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Kaesang to Challenge Puan in Solo Electoral District in 2029 Election
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Kaesang to Challenge Puan in Solo Electoral District in 2029 Election

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kaesang Pangarep, chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), announced his candidacy for the 2029 legislative election.
  • He plans to run in the Central Java V electoral district, currently represented by Puan Maharani, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • Kaesang urged PSI cadres to support each other and maintain solidarity, regardless of whether they secure a legislative ticket.

Kaesang Pangarep, the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), has declared his intention to run for a seat in the 2029 legislative election. He announced his candidacy for the Central Java V electoral district, a move that positions him to potentially challenge Puan Maharani, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives and a prominent figure from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP).

I actually planned to go to Solo just for Persis Solo, but it happened to coincide with the DPD Kota Solo Rakorda, so I might as well announce that I will be a legislative candidate here.

— Kaesang PangarepKaesang Pangarep announced his candidacy during a PSI meeting in Solo.

Kaesang made this announcement during a regional leadership coordination meeting (Rakorda) for PSI in Solo. He stated that his visit to Solo, initially for the local football club Persis Solo, coincided with the PSI meeting, providing an opportune moment to declare his legislative aspirations. The Central Java V district encompasses Surakarta (Solo), Boyolali, Klaten, and Sukoharjo.

The message I delivered was not my message as Chairman. But my message as a prospective RI legislative candidate for Central Java Electoral District 5.

— Kaesang PangarepKaesang Pangarep clarified his role when addressing party members about his candidacy.

Addressing the party cadres, Kaesang emphasized that his message was not as party chairman but as a prospective legislative candidate. He stressed the importance of avoiding internal conflicts among PSI members during the election. He urged cadres to support one another, especially those who receive tickets to run, and to avoid "elbowing" each other, acknowledging that different ballot numbers can sometimes lead to friction.

There should be no conflict, and for the structure, in 2029, for those who are not running, I ask for your help, I ask for your support to remain solid to win the election in 2029.

— Kaesang PangarepKaesang Pangarep urged PSI cadres to maintain solidarity and support the party's electoral goals.

"There should be no conflict, and for the structure, in 2029, for those who are not running, I ask for your help, I ask for your support to remain solid to win the election in 2029," Kaesang stated. He also indicated that he would be focusing more on Solo, as it is his designated territory within the Central Java V district, while other areas are represented by different candidates.

Because I know usually number one and number two rub against each other because their vote bases are the same, but neither wants to give in.

— Kaesang PangarepKaesang Pangarep commented on potential friction between candidates with similar vote bases.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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