All parties are obliged to maintain a conducive situation ahead of the simultaneous regional elections
By : Andika Rachman )*
The Indonesian people will once again voice their right to vote at the Regional Head Election Democratic Party (Pilkada). The people have the opportunity to elect the leader they consider most appropriate to lead their region. However, as the Pilkada approaches, the situation often becomes tense and the potential for conflict increases. Therefore, it is very important for all parties to maintain a conducive situation so that the democratic process can run well and the results can be accepted fairly by all parties.
In the context of the Pilkada, there are various parties who have roles and responsibilities to keep the situation conducive. These parties include the government, political parties, regional head candidates, and the community. Each party has its own responsibilities, and cooperation between all parties is very necessary to create a safe and orderly atmosphere.
In order to maintain the situation and conditions of each region ahead of the 2024 Pilakada, Polda Metro Jaya is holding Large-Scale Patrols to create a sense of security and comfort for the people in the Jakarta area. East Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Police Commissioner Nicolas Ary Lilipaly, said that his party had carried out a large-scale patrol involving Ditsamapta, Brimob Polda Metro Jaya and its regional units with the aim of creating a social security situation ahead of the simultaneous regional elections in 2024 in DKI Jakarta.
Patrols are carried out as a preventive measure and as an effort to demonstrate the presence of the Police in the community as protectors and servants of the community and to invite the community to participate in creating a conducive situation, because with cooperation between the Police and the community, a safe environment can be created so that the simultaneous regional elections in 2024 can take place. in a safe and peaceful atmosphere.
Security forces have made various efforts to maintain a conducive situation, especially ahead of the regional elections. One of the efforts made by security forces in the Southeast Sulawesi region, as many as 1,025 joint security personnel consisting of the National Police, TNI, Satpol PP, Fire Department, Health Service, BPBD, Basarnas and Linmas took part in a city security simulation (Sispamkota) ahead of preparations for the 2024 regional elections.
Deputy Chief of Police for Central Sulawesi, Brigadier General Pol. Soeseno Noerhandoko said that the Sispamkota activities were a strategic step to ensure our readiness to secure the 2024 regional elections. Through this activity we can identify and improve existing potential weaknesses. With a commitment to maintaining security and smooth running as the main priority. The Central Sulawesi Regional Police have anticipated various potential disturbances such as acts of violence, SARA issues, and other security disturbances that have the potential to hamper the implementation of the Pilkada.
It is important for the entire community to work together to ensure that the situation remains conducive during the 2024 Pilkada, by avoiding acts of provocation, spreading hoax news and hate speech during the Pilkada and being obliged to report all suspicious actions to the authorities.
The community as voters also has a big responsibility in maintaining a conducive situation ahead of the Pilkada. Public awareness and active participation in the Pilkada process is very important to create a safe and democratic atmosphere. The public is expected to use their voting rights wisely and not be easily provoked by news or information whose truth is unclear.
Community involvement in the election monitoring process is also very necessary. Through active supervision, the public can help prevent fraud or violations in the Pilkada process. In addition, society must promote mutual respect and tolerance, and avoid actions that could worsen the situation.
Apart from that, the government must anticipate potential problems that may arise during the Pilkada process. For example, the government needs to cooperate with security forces to prevent acts of violence or intimidation. The government must also ensure that information related to the regional elections is conveyed transparently to the public, so that there are no misunderstandings or speculation that could trigger tensions.
Vice President, Ma’ruf Amin said that with the synergy of all elements of society, safe and peaceful regional elections can be achieved and produce leaders with integrity. Therefore, the Vice President hopes that the entire community can keep the political situation cool and peaceful ahead of and during the 2024 Simultaneous Pilkada on November 27.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Bogor Regency DPRD, Rudy Susmanto, said that it is important for all members of the community to prioritize togetherness rather than focusing on existing differences so that the community remains united in order to create a safe and peaceful atmosphere during the 2024 simultaneous regional elections.
The government, both at the central and regional levels, plays a key role in maintaining a conducive situation ahead of the regional elections. The government’s main task is to ensure that the regional election process runs in accordance with the established rules. This includes providing the facilities necessary for the implementation of Pilkada, such as polling stations (TPS) and security systems.
Increased cooperation between parties, encouraging all parties to work together in creating a conducive regional election atmosphere. Cooperation between the government, political parties, regional head candidates and the community is very important to overcome potential problems that may arise.
As the Pilkada approaches, maintaining a conducive situation is a shared responsibility. The government, political parties, regional head candidates and the community must work together to create a safe and orderly atmosphere. By obeying the rules, upholding ethics, and communicating well, all parties can contribute to a democratic and fair regional election process. Only in this way can regional elections run smoothly and the results can be well received by all parties, as well as being a reflection of the nation’s democratic maturity.
)* University of Jakarta student
