Use Voting Rights and Refuse Abstentions, Elections are an Opportunity for Sustainability in Indonesian Development
By: Rischa Nur Melly *
In the next few weeks, Indonesia will hold a 2019 election to determine who has the right to lead the government for the next five years. 2019 General Election is a moment for all Indonesian people to vote and vote for those who deserve to represent their votes in the seats of the legislature and government.
It can be said that the 2019 Election is an initial step to determine the fate of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia for the next five years. Progress in various sectors of life during a period of leadership will be determined in the 2019 general election title. Then it is very strategic 2019 Election to determine the direction of sustainability of national development that has been and intensively implemented by the current government.
To achieve all that, we need honest and intelligent public participation based on studies and track records of all candidates. We must be involved in the space of public discussion in an intellectual and peaceful manner and then actively invite others to participate in exercising their right to vote to determine the future of the nation.
We must be active in fighting irresponsible political people by spreading hoaxes, to support the candidates they support. In addition, it also opposes Golput provocation especially intimidation from certain parties to fear other parties, in using their voting rights to elect their chosen candidates.
Let’s fight hoaxes and reject Abstentions and don’t be afraid to vote, in order to succeed in the 2019 Election for the progress of the nation. Let’s use voting rights intelligently and cheerfully without having to be afraid of intimidation. Our fate for the next five years is the determination of this election, we must make sure the best leaders from the existing ones and have a commitment to work hard and have been proven to develop the country. Our choice must guarantee the sustainability of leadership and the sustainability of national development in order to move towards an increasingly advanced Indonesia.
In this all-connected era, we can ensure that we are not alone. Our goal together can be against all forms of efforts that want to destroy the country, by not providing opportunities for leaders who want to change the face of the NKRI that are not in accordance with the spirit and ideals of the nation contained in Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. For that, let’s unite the determination to choose, and don’t be afraid to choose the best choice towards an increasingly advanced Indonesia.
April 17 tomorrow, God willing, we will be led by people who are good, close and love the people. Not spared, listen to the aspirations of the people from all walks of life, to advance Indonesia in all fields and to work hard.
*) Depok Blogger
