PDI-P’s Role as “Elephant Cage” in Central Java Elections 2029
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Sekretaris jenderal PDI-P Hasto Kristiyanto merespons pernyataan Ketua Umum Partai Solidaritas indonesia (PSI), Kaesang Pangarep yang menargetkan Jawa Tengah sebagai “kandang gajah” pada Pemilu 2029.
Hasto menegaskan bahwa kontestasi pemilu belum berlangsung dan sepenuhnya berada di tangan rakyat.
“Pemilu masih panjang. Rakyat yang menentukan ya. Rakyat yang menentukan, yang punya kedaulatan,” kata Hasto ditemui di sela-sela Rakernas I PDI-P, Sabtu (10/1/2026) malam, di Ancol, Jakarta Utara.
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Menurut Hasto, saat ini partainya justru memilih untuk fokus melakukan pembenahan internal partai.
Momentum peringatan hari ulang tahun partai digunakan sebagai ajang kritik dan otokritik guna memperkuat ideologi dan soliditas organisasi.
“PDI Perjuangan melalui peringatan HUT ke 53 ini melakukan kritik otokritik, memperbaiki ke dalam, mempertajam faksis ideologi, dan kemudian ya seperti penanganan bencana,” ungkap Hasto.
Selain konsolidasi internal, Hasto menekankan bahwa prioritas utama PDI-P saat ini adalah kerja-kerja kemanusiaan, terutama dalam merespons berbagai bencana yang terjadi di sejumlah daerah.
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Table of Contents Kaesang Pangarep has called on all cadres and structures of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) to work together in facing the 2029 general Election (Pemilu). “Central Java is the land of elephants. PSI is present for the people of Central Java.Please help us work and move together towards the 2029 Elections,” Kaesang stated, according to Kompas.com. The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) is a political party in Indonesia founded in 2014. Kaesang Pangarep currently holds a leadership position within the party.Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)
Central Java Province
Central Java Province (Jawa Tengah) is a province of Indonesia, known for its meaningful population and agricultural output. It is indeed a key political battleground in indonesian elections. The reference to “land of elephants” likely alludes to the Indonesian Democratic party of Struggle (PDI-P)’s strong past presence and influence in the region, symbolized by the elephant as thier party animal.
2029 Indonesian general election
The General Elections Commission (KPU) is the independent body responsible for organizing and overseeing elections in Indonesia. The 2029 election will determine the composition of the People’s Representative Council (DPR), the Regional Representative Council (DPD), and provincial and district/city legislative bodies, as well as the President and Vice President.
Verification Status (as of January 10, 2026, 21:31:34):
The report from Kompas.com is the latest available facts regarding kaesang Pangarep’s call to action for PSI in Central Java.No conflicting reports or updates have been identified as of this time.