By: Muhammad Zaky) *
The 212 Reunion Plan, which is planned to be held at Monas on 2 December, is still gray. As ever, the agenda is thick with always thick with political overtones, considering that this time only invited DKI Governor Anies Baswedan, without Prabowo Subianto who is now in the Government circle. With the nuances of Political Reunion 212, it was fitting for the event to be ignored.
The plan to hold a grand reunion 212 was assessed by a number of parties as not yet showing its essence. According to reports, this reunion is just an annual routine agenda. However, why involve the political elite in it. This is not a form of the responsible leadership, is it? Bearing in mind, this reunion is certainly supported by some organizations that use the name of a religion, namely Islam.
In his speech, PA 212 stated that he would hold a grand reunion event 212 which would present Habib Rizieq Shihab (HRS), the phenomenal cleric. In fact, the name of the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan has been added to his special guest list. However, the presidential candidate who had once carried it would not necessarily be invited. Especially after the migration of this Gerindra frontman to the government camp. This event will reportedly be held at Monas on 2 December, to coincide with the anniversary of the Prophet’s Birthday.
However, Bamukmin Novel as the 212th Alumni Brotherhood Public Relations Coordinator, claimed not to know who the national political figures would be invited to in the upcoming PA 212 reunion. He said he also did not ask this to the committee, because the election was over. However, for Anies, it was certain to be invited because the reunion was held at Monas, which has an area. The novel expressed that the purpose of the PA 212 reunion, to be both at the same time an event to commemorate the Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
On the other hand, the Chairperson of the Ansor Youth Movement Central Chair, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas said, if the PA 212 reunion had a purpose for hospitality or recitation, it would not be a problem to be held. However, do not let this reunion even become a place of provocation. Because, it is only vanity. Moreover, Prabowo Subianto, a party considered close to PA 212 will not necessarily be presented at the reunion.
Gus Yaqut is of the opinion that inviting or not inviting anyone is the right of PA 212. However, the reunion of PA 212 does not have plans to corner parties who are not politically aligned with them. He said that this would only be a waste of time.
The same thing was expressed by the Chairman of the Nasdem Party DPP, Irma Suryani Chaniago. He responded if the momentum of PA 212 was now over, especially after Prabowo became the defense minister in the Indonesian Cabinet Advanced Jokowi-Ma’ruf government in 2019-2024. Irma believes PA 212 is keen to hold this reunion caused by the possibility of practical politics. The link is, at this time all elements of the nation are working together to build a better Indonesia.
Meanwhile, MUI calls for Reunion 212 to Obey Rules. Namely, through the delivery of opinions in the available ways and channels. If it is unable to be delivered directly, the MUI reminds them that everything is carried out in an orderly manner. At the grand reunion 212 years ago, the event committee claimed that there were around 3 to 7 million attendees at the event. They crowded the road inside the Monas complex at that time. Including other roads around it.
Hendri Satrio, as a political observer from Kedai Kopi, stated that if the momentum of PA 212 is over and now Indonesia is heading for reconciliation after the election. He suggested that PA 212 transform itself from a movement into a community organization. So that all activities can be better protected legally. According to him, the existence of legal certainty overshadows, of course, will provide legal privileges for them. Considering all this time the PA 212 reunion was held with two objectives. Namely, for the sake of existence and maintaining public communication.
Although the state does not forbid, it is better for such an agenda to provide clarity regarding its purpose. Not even like throwing an opinion to avoid a number of investigations. The conclusion is clear, that this reunion is not purely an aspirant, but rather leaning towards politicians. Which for a number of parties deemed to deviate from the initial purpose of holding this event. Instead of getting support, they often reap criticism. The reason is that the lecturers of the most famous people who are most hard on the government, are also not reluctant in promoting anti-government principles. Then, what is actually the background of this reunion held?
) * The author is a social political observer
