Partai Ummat Questions YouTube Removal of Amien Rais Video on Prabowo-Teddy Ties

The removal of a video featuring our esteemed Chairman of the Syuro Council, Amien Rais, from YouTube is a deeply concerning development. This action, taken without any prior notification to Partai Ummat or its leadership, smacks of an intolerance to criticism that is unbecoming of a democratic nation. It is particularly galling that such swift action is taken against a video expressing legitimate concerns, while issues like online gambling are allowed to fester.

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Ya mereka bisa (menurunkan video Amien Rais) itu kan karena punya kekuasaan untuk itu.

Chairman Amien Rais, a senior statesman, voiced his opinions with his characteristic directness, a style honed over years of speaking truth to power. His concerns regarding the relationship between President Prabowo Subianto and Cabinet Secretary Lt. Col. Teddy Indra Wijaya are not unfounded; these matters have been widely discussed and circulated on social media for some time. The selective removal of this particular video, while similar discussions remain online, raises serious questions about fairness and the true intent behind this censorship.

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Kami juga heran, kalau yang bab begini (kritik) cepat banget responsnya. Bagaimana kalau soal judi online? Banyak konten yang tidak benar justru dibiarkan, jadi kurang fair.

Partai Ummat will not be intimidated. We intend to formally protest this action to the Ministry of Communication and Digital. Should this matter escalate to a legal challenge, we are prepared to defend our right to free expression through the appropriate channels. We believe that public discourse, even when critical, is vital for a healthy democracy, and we will continue to advocate for transparency and accountability.

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Banyak hal yang sebenarnya kalau kita lihat kan cerita (Prabowo-Teddy) ini sudah cukup lama beredar di medsos, kenapa baru ini yang ditindak.