With the participation of religious communities, it is hoped that the democratic party will run smoothly .
The diversity of cultures, religions and beliefs is one of Indonesia’s great riches.
This country is known as a country with various ethnicities, religions and cultures that live side by side in harmony.
This has been part of the identity of the Indonesian nation for centuries.
But with various interests and socio-political dynamics, maintaining harmony between religious communities is not an easy task.
Especially, before the general election (Pemilu), tension and friction can arise.
Therefore, religious harmony is the key to successful, peaceful elections.
In facing elections, the role of security forces such as Bhabinkamtibmas is very important.
They are the spearhead of the Police who are in direct contact with the community.
In a routine social security coordination meeting at sub-district level, Aiptu Masyuri from the Tingkir Police, Salatiga Police, was present to provide advice and socialize “Wadul Mas” (Community Complaints and Reporting Volunteers).
This meeting was attended by various parties, including the Head of Tingkir Tengah Village, Ria Maharani SE, Babinsa, and the security section at the RT/RW level throughout Tingkir Tengah Village.
On this occasion, Bhabinkamtibmas gave an important appeal to activity participants, namely to care more about the environment and maintain harmony between citizens and harmony between religious communities.
Bhabinkamtibmas also reminded the importance of the community taking an active role in maintaining environmental security and being wise in responding to political developments.
This message is very relevant, especially ahead of the 2024 elections.
Maintaining harmony between religious communities is a shared task.
In a pluralistic society like Indonesia, tolerance and harmony are the keys to maintaining peace.
When people are able to live side by side without being influenced by differences in religion, ethnicity or belief, then the country can hold elections in a peaceful and conducive manner.
The Head of Tingkir Tengah Subdistrict responded very well to Bhabinkamtibmas’s appeal.
He welcomed the appeal and was grateful for the suggestions and input provided.
He also stated his readiness to be wiser in responding to political developments and not easily believe in negative issues circulating on social media.
This wise action will help create conducive security and social security ahead of the 2024 elections.
It is important to remember that the task of maintaining harmony between religious communities is not only the responsibility of security forces and the government.
All levels of society have an important role in this process.
Salatiga Police Chief, AKBP Aryuni Novitasari, M.Psi., M.Si., Psi, reminded the active role of all parties in maintaining security and harmony.
In facing the political year of the legislative and presidential elections in 2024, the active role of the community is very necessary to create a safe and conducive situation in the Salatiga region.
Apart from that, the active role of youth is also the key to success in peaceful elections.
The young generation is an important agent of change in ensuring the principles of democracy run healthily and stably in this country.
Therefore, the Head of the Bandar Lampung Police Binmas Unit, AKP Kurmen Rubiyanto, invited the younger generation to support the implementation of elections safely, peacefully and coolly.
The younger generation has an important role in ensuring that elections take place smoothly and peacefully.
Their participation is key in maintaining a healthy democratic process.
They must realize how important peaceful and responsible participation is in the democratic process.
With active and responsible participation, they can become agents of positive change in society.
Encouraging youth participation in elections is not only the task of the government and security forces.
All levels of society must take part in supporting youth.
Constructive discussion, promotion of tolerance, and efforts to avoid provocation and acts of violence should be encouraged.
Young people must be taught how to participate peacefully and responsibly in the democratic process.
Apart from the role of youth, the Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB) also has a strategic role in maintaining religious harmony ahead of the election.
Harmony between religious communities is an important aspect in maintaining stability, unity and unity of the country.
FKUB has an important role in building a cool climate so that elections can run well.
FKUB needs to make various efforts to support the success of the 2024 elections. One step that can be taken is to map potential problems that could disrupt religious harmony in Indonesia.
With this mapping, FKUB can mitigate and find solutions to problems with a religious background.
Apart from that, FKUB also needs to avoid hate speech, acts of violence and hostility based on ethnicity, religion, race and between groups (SARA).
This forum must play a role in promoting the values of tolerance, harmony and unity in a pluralistic society.
The FKUB Forum is an important forum where representatives from various religions and beliefs can work together to maintain religious harmony.
They have a strategic role in maintaining peace and stability in the country.
Therefore, the role of FKUB in elections cannot be underestimated.
They can contribute to building a cool climate and support the success of the 2024 elections.
Apart from youth and FKUB, the role of religious leaders is also very important in maintaining religious harmony.
Religious leaders have great influence in society and can be moral leaders who convey messages of peace and unity.
However, it is important to remember that the role of religious figures can also be a double-edged sword.
There are religious figures who use their influence to divide the unity of religious communities.
Therefore, religious leaders need to be wise and responsible in the use of their influence.
Religious leaders must convey messages of peace, tolerance and unity.
They must avoid hate speech, acts of violence and provocation.
Religious leaders have a moral responsibility to maintain religious harmony.
Religious leaders can also play a role in supporting youth in supporting peaceful elections.
They can provide guidance and direction to youth on the importance of peaceful and responsible participation in the democratic process.
Both parties, namely youth and religious leaders, have a very important role in maintaining harmony between religious communities and supporting the success of the 2024 elections. With active and responsible participation from youth and messages of peace from religious leaders, the elections can take place peacefully.
