The 2024 election is just around the corner and all parties are asked to make the democratic party a success. Not only that, the public is also asked to work together to build dignified elections in order to show the maturity of Indonesian democracy.
The progress of a nation does not solely depend on its physical and intellectual progress, but also requires a strong foundation in terms of ethics, morals and morals. This was acknowledged by the General Chair of PP Muhammadiyah, KH Haedar Nashir, who stated that the nation’s life could be destroyed if morals, ethics and morals were ignored.
In an interview, Nashir emphasized the urgency of building a foundation based on religious values, Pancasila, culture and the constitution. KH Haedar Nashir, as the main figure who highlights moral, ethical and moral foundations, understands that the success of a nation does not only lie in material and intellectual progress alone.
In the reality of national life, the risks are very large if ethical, moral and ethical values are not taken into account. The implications can lead to unimaginable damage because this attitude without ethics, morals and morals ultimately legitimizes the use of all means to achieve goals. This statement reflects a deep understanding of the need to build character and positive values in society.
Nashir emphasized that although Indonesia has made significant progress in the science and technology sector, it is still lagging behind in creating a science-oriented society.
He stated that even though we have a high level of communalism and social aspects, to reach a level of society based on science, we are still far from the desired expectations. Therefore, Nashir highlighted the key role of education and efforts to improve the quality of reading and the spirit of knowledge among society, as very important and inevitable steps.
Within the political framework and general election process, Nashir emphasized the urgency of community participation with intelligence and criticality. He views that contributions from all political scientists are highly expected to contribute to increasing the level of political intelligence in society.
According to Nashir, politics should be a forum for civilizing the nation, and in the context of general election contestation, the role of an intelligent and critical society in choosing candidates becomes very vital.
Muhammadiyah, as an Islamic organization that is active in various aspects of community life, is committed to continuing to build a national life based on religious values, Pancasila, culture and the constitution.
They realize that Indonesia, which is based on Pancasila, needs a noble building of civility. By prioritizing these values, it is hoped that this nation can remain strong in facing political dynamics and changing times.
Nashir not only focuses on the role of moral values in establishing the foundation for elections that have dignity, but also underlines the urgency of fair play in the electionm political fight. He firmly stated that in the context of the 2024 general election, it is not just a matter of achieving victory, considering that the law of contestation stipulates that there are parties who win and there are losers.
Therefore, Nashir explained how important it is to achieve victory in a fair, ethical, civilized manner, even in accordance with constitutional principles.
Fadli Ramadhanil, Needem Program Manager, highlighted the significance of fair play in the implementation of general elections. According to him, government officials not only need to periodically declare neutrality in public, but what is more important is how this neutrality is consistently implemented in real actions in the field.
Fadli expressed his view that government officials should not often announce their neutrality to the public, but should focus more on implementing neutral behavior, which is impartial and non-deceitful, in all their daily actions and activities.
Fadli also provided an overview of the 2024 election situation which presented positive and negative aspects. On the negative side, he noted manipulation in the electoral legal framework, which opened gaps for the participation of family and descendants in the electoral process, a dynamic that had never occurred in previous elections.
However, on the positive side, the 2024 Election shows that 54 percent of voters are in the age range of 40 years and under, indicating significant involvement of young voters.
With the number of young voters reaching significant numbers, Fadli expressed his hope that this generation has the potential to become a critical agent of change in the election process.
He hopes that young voters can develop a higher level of criticality through intensive interaction with election participants, especially in the use of campaign funds. It is hoped that the continued openness of information possessed by young voters can make a positive contribution in forming elections that are more transparent and accountable.
In laying the foundations for a dignified 2024 election, Muhammadiyah and Tulisdem conveyed an important message about the role of morals, ethics and civility in politics. Both speakers highlighted the importance of fair play, neutrality and the involvement of young voters as key elements in a democratic election process.
Along with technological advances and political developments, ethics and morals remain the main foundation for creating a healthy and civilized political life. Let’s build a solid foundation together to create a dignified 2024 election, in accordance with the basic principles, values and constitution that are the foundation of the Indonesian nation.
By building moral, ethical and civilized foundations, we can maintain the sustainability of this nation towards a better civilization, where every political process reflects noble values that become a common identity and strength.
