Realizing a Peaceful 2024 Regional Election in Various Regions for the Sustainability of Democracy
By: Pratama Arif Surya )*
Pilkada or Regional Head Election is one of the main pillars in Indonesia’s democratic system. Through Pilkada, the people have the opportunity to choose a leader who will lead their region for a certain period. This process is very important because the elected regional leader will influence policies and programs that have a direct impact on the daily lives of citizens. Therefore, the implementation of Pilkada must be carried out in a fair, transparent, and peaceful manner to ensure that the results truly reflect the will of the people.
Healthy democracy requires people to trust the election process and its results. The success of the democratic process is not only measured by the number of voters or the final results of the election, but also by the quality of the implementation of the process itself. A peaceful election is an important indicator of the quality of democracy. A peaceful atmosphere during the election ensures that all parties can participate in the election process without fear of intimidation or violence.
For this reason, the Indonesian National Police is committed to ensuring that the 2024 simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) throughout Indonesia take place peacefully and conducively. One of the steps taken is to hold a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the theme “Police Strategy in the Framework of Securing the 2024 Pilkada to Create a Safe and Conducive Situation in the East Java Province Region.”
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Brigadier General Pol I Komang Sandi Arsana as the Main Public Relations Officer Level II of the Indonesian National Police Public Relations Division highlighted the important role of East Java as a large province with cultural diversity and complex political dynamics. He emphasized that the Pilkada in East Java faces special challenges, ranging from potential conflicts to differences in political views.
Brigadier General Pol I Komang Sandi Arsana stated that it is important to strengthen the synergy between the Police, local governments, and the community in order to create a safe, orderly, and conducive situation. Brigadier General Pol I Komang also emphasized that the neutrality of the Police is very important in supporting the success of the 2024 Pilkada and emphasized the need for cooperation between the Police and the community in maintaining security during the Pilkada.
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According to Brigadier General Pol I Komang, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit has instructed the National Police to maintain security stability and neutrality during the Pilkada, to ensure an honest and fair process. Maintaining security stability and neutrality is not only important for the smooth running of the democratic process, but also to increase public trust in the National Police.
During the FGD, plaques were also handed over to members of the East Java KPU, the Head of the East Java Bawaslu, and academics. Recipients of the 2024 peaceful Pilkada plaque in Malang Raya provided views on the importance of transparency and voter education to maintain the quality of democracy.
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In addition, Lamongan Regent, Yuhronur Efendi, also appealed for the 2024 Pilkada to be carried out peacefully and safely, in order to create a conducive atmosphere of security and public order. Yuhronur stated the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure that the 2024 simultaneous Pilkada in Lamongan Regency runs peacefully.
The call for peaceful elections was also conveyed by members of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), including representatives from the General Election Commission (KPU), Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu), heads of Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD), as well as religious and community leaders in Lamongan Regency.
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In addition to the peace declaration, a City Security System (Sispamkota) simulation was also held by the Lamongan Police Resort in the context of Operation Mantap Praja Semeru 2024. Lamongan Police Chief, AKBP Bobby Adimas Candra Putra, explained that the simulation was a step to anticipate potential disturbances during the simultaneous Pilkada scheduled for November 27, 2024.
