Jakarta – The planned “Indonesia Gelap Jilid 2” protest, rumored to take place soon, has raised concerns among various groups. Reports suggest that this protest carries a more radical agenda than its predecessor, including calls for the impeachment of the president and vice president.
Political figures and analysts are urging the public not to be provoked by movements that could threaten national stability.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal, emphasized that the government has already responded to the demands made during “Indonesia Gelap Jilid 1” through concrete actions. He warned citizens against being swayed by provocations that could disrupt national unity.
“The government is already working. The demands have been addressed by the President’s actions,” said Cucun at the Parliamentary Complex in Senayan, Jakarta.
He acknowledged that criticism of the government is a natural part of democracy. However, he urged that any critique should be constructive and not escalate into excessive demands, such as calls for the impeachment of President Prabowo Subianto.
“Criticism is fine, but it should not go to such extremes. There is a constitutional mechanism in place,” he stressed.
Similarly, government affairs analyst Andrea Yudias criticized the shift in the protest’s objectives. Initially focused on criticizing government policies, the movement has now turned into an attempt to remove the head of state. He argued that such a demand is irrational and contradicts the government’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
“The shift from merely criticizing policies in the first protest to demanding the impeachment of the president and vice president in the second is laughable,” he said.
Andrea further noted that the government is currently intensifying efforts to crack down on corruption. He suggested that calls for impeachment could be interpreted as an attempt to protect certain groups threatened by the government’s firm stance on corruption.
“The president and vice president are actively going after corrupt officials. If students are demanding impeachment, it’s as if they are defending and supporting corrupt figures. I hope the public doesn’t fall for this provocation,” he stated.
The government remains committed to maintaining national stability through strategic policies in economic development and corruption eradication. Therefore, various stakeholders are urging the public to be wary of divisive narratives.
Awareness and maturity in expressing aspirations are crucial for preserving harmony and a healthy democracy. Constructive criticism will be far more beneficial for the nation than provocative rhetoric that risks political and social instability in Indonesia.
