PSI Summons Grace Natalie for Internal Clarification

The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) finds itself navigating a delicate situation following public statements made by Grace Natalie, a prominent figure within the party's advisory council. In response to the scrutiny and subsequent police reports filed by several Islamic community organizations (ormas), the PSI's Central Executive Board (DPP) has called Natalie for an internal clarification.

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Grace juga dipanggil oleh DPP. Grace sudah memberikan penjelasan bahwa ia menyampaikan pernyataan secara pribadi tidak berkaitan dengan partai. Kami tidak mendukung pernyataan Grace karena ini persoalan sensitif

According to Ahmad Ali, the party's daily chairman, Natalie has explained that her statements were made in a personal capacity and do not reflect the official position of the PSI. Ali stressed the party's non-endorsement of Natalie's remarks, acknowledging the highly sensitive nature of the matter. This internal clarification is crucial for the PSI to manage its public image and internal cohesion, especially given the potential for such statements to be misconstrued as party policy.

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Partai berharap akan terjadi dialog antara para terlapor dengan ormas, sehingga bisa diselesaikan secara kekeluargaan

The PSI's approach emphasizes a desire for de-escalation and dialogue. The party expressed hope that the issues involving the parties concerned could be resolved through constructive conversation with the reporting ormas, rather than allowing the conflict to escalate. This stance aligns with a broader Indonesian context where inter-community relations require careful handling and a commitment to peaceful resolution.

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Kami hari ini mewakili sekitar 40 ormas Islam yang kita sebut dengan Aliansi Ormas Islam untuk Kerukunan Umat Beragama datang untuk membuat laporan kepolisian yang akan melaporkan tiga orang, yaitu saudara Ade Armando, Permadi Arya, dan Grace Natalie

Tempo, reporting from Jakarta, notes that this situation is further complicated by related issues, such as the resignation of another PSI cadre, Ade Armando. The party confirmed Armando's departure was a mutual decision, stemming from his personal statements often being linked to the party. The core issue appears to be the intersection of personal expression and party affiliation, a recurring challenge in Indonesian politics. From Tempo's perspective, the PSI's handling of this situation reflects a strategic effort to distance itself from controversial personal opinions while advocating for dialogue, a nuanced approach in a diverse and often polarized society.

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