The tenth national congress (Muktamar X) of the United Development Party (PPP) commenced in ancol, North Jakarta, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and was immediately marked by visible internal conflict. The disruption began⁣ shortly after the official opening ceremony‍ led by⁢ PPP Acting Chairperson ‍Muhamad Mardiono.

Calls for Change Erupt

Following the completion of the opening ⁤agenda, PPP cadres reportedly exited the main session room and immediately⁢ began voicing competing demands. Witnesses described scenes of vocal disagreement, with party members expressing strong opinions both in favor of maintaining the current leadership and advocating for meaningful change within the party structure.

Further unrest occurred during a media interview session with Mardiono. A group of PPP members positioned behind the assembled media⁤ shouted slogans calling for change, amplifying the existing tensions and demonstrating a clear division within the party ranks.

The opening day’s events⁢ suggest a perhaps contentious congress as PPP members debate the future direction of the party. The intensity of the⁣ initial reactions indicates a significant level of dissatisfaction among some factions, potentially foreshadowing challenges to the current leadership.