Hasto Directs Rejecting Soeharto: A Hero?
Here’s a summary of the news article:
PDIP Responds to Suharto Being Named National Hero
The Indonesian government recently awarded the title of national hero to former President Suharto. This has sparked controversy within the PDIP (Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle).
Key Points:
* Alleged Instructions: A screenshot of a message purportedly from PDIP Secretary general Hasto Kristiyanto circulated, suggesting a directive to reject Suharto’s hero status and encourage external parties to do the same.
* PDIP Response: Andreas Hugo Pareira, a PDIP DPP Chairman, deferred questions about the message directly to Hasto. he had previously criticized the decision to honor Suharto,framing it as part of his role advocating for human rights.
* Guntur Romli’s Stance: PDIP politician Guntur Romli stated that rejecting Suharto is inherent to PDIP’s values (opposition to injustice, corruption, etc.) and doesn’t require instructions from Hasto. He also dismissed the circulating screenshot as potentially fake.
* Hasto’s Silence: Attempts to reach Hasto Kristiyanto for comment were unsuccessful.
In essence, the article details the internal reaction within PDIP to the government’s decision to name Suharto a national hero, highlighting differing opinions and a potential directive to oppose the honor.