However, it is considered challenging because he formerly withdrew from his position as Jakarta deputy governor to run in the 2019 Presidential Election. This has caused Sandiaga’s advocates, who are members of Rumah SandiUno Indonesia (RSI), to voice their opinion. It is stated that his withdrawal, currently holding the position of the Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries, was for the good of the people. “Bang Sandiaga Uno’s decision to withdraw from the position of Deputy Governor at that time was for the good of the people, especially the Jakarta citizens,” said RSI Secretary, Denny H Suryo Prabowo, in his statement on 11th June 2024. He stated that Sandiaga is someone who is entirely devoted to his work and duties. “Bang Sandiaga is ever prepared to take on tasks for the good of the country and the people of Indonesia. Whether it was in the 2017 DKI Regional Election and the 2019 Presidential Election, the backing for Bang Sandi Uno, who ran with Pak Prabowo, from the citizens was also substantial,” Denny disclosed. As per him, Sandiaga’s move to resign from his position as Deputy Governor was because he did not want to jeopardize the benefit of the people. “Bang Sandi Uno didn’t want to demonstrate poor conduct for the people by only going on leave from his position as Jakarta deputy governor. He understood that his responsibilities as Jakarta deputy governor were demanding and could not be balanced with the equally demanding Presidential run,” Denny clarified. He continued that Sandiaga Uno believed it was unfair to the people if he served with partial commitment, so he opted to withdraw from his position. “Bang Sandi Uno {felt|believed|thought

As a party that secured 10 seats in the 2019 vote and 11 seats in the 2024 polls, PKS has a solid base and can put forward a single pair of candidates for the mayoral office. Additionally, the Head of the PKS Bogor DPD, Trisnanto Atang, has been proposed as a mayor nominee in the 2024 Pilkada. “Of course, PKS has the capital and solid standing to determine the mayoral candidate. Be patient, we are awaiting direction from the DPP. (Regarding my name being mentioned), If you’re ready to read more information on dkpp kpu pilkada 2024, https://www.liputan6.com/pemilu/read/5634491/dkpp-Pecat-hasyim-asyari-kpu-diminta-berbenah-untuk-pilkada-2024, have a look at the web-page. yes, it has appeared, thank you for the support. We are certainly waiting for direction from the DPP. Whatever the entrusted task, we are ready, I must be ready,” said Atang on Sunday.

Previously, PDIP DPP Chairperson Said Abdullah mentioned that he had visited Cak Imin’s residence to discuss cooperation in the Jakarta Pilkada. Said mentioned that PKB is ready to nominate Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. “We visited the PKB General Chair’s house, I remember it was after Friday prayers on May 30 before going to Mecca. We talked heart-to-heart, building communication among elites, sharing views,” Said clarified. During the meeting, Said admitted, PKB has a strong opportunity to nominate Anies in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. “As far as I know from PKB, if I’m not mistaken, they are ready to nominate Anies Rasyid Baswedan,” he said. Said mentioned that the meeting’s results with Cak Imin had been reported to PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto and PDIP DPP Chairperson Puan Maharani. He said he would also report the view to Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri. “Not necessarily with PDIP, we share views, not seeking agreement. My task is to report to Mbak Puan and Mr. Secretary-General,” said Said. “Maybe later there will be a meeting with the Chairperson to discuss the results of every lobby or mutual visits among elites,” he added.

Anies Baswedan only smirked when he was informed of the allegations of Jokowi’s intervention. He did not want to comment further on the matter. “All processes are still continuing, just go with the flow,” Anies said when approached after participating in a meeting with the DKI Jakarta Youth Organization MPW in Pejaten, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (19/6/2024). Furthermore, Baswedan stated that he currently gives importance to issues related to the well-being of Jakarta residents over other matters. “For us, the chief matter is the welfare of Jakarta residents. It’s not about who will be the partner, that’s not the point, and the process is still long, just go with the flow,” Baswedan said. Earlier, the Chairman of the DPP PDI Perjuangan, Djarot S., believed that there were evidences that President Widodo would be involved again in the 2024 Regional Election. In response to President Jokowi’s plan to Continue Social Assistance Distribution Prior to Pilkada This was regarding President Jokowi’s intention to extend distributing social assistance (bansos) in the form of rice until the end of 2024. “We not only detect meddling but see it clearly and openly, in Javanese it’s clear as day,” said Djarot at the PDI-P Central Executive Office, Diponegoro Street, Jakarta, on May 16, 2024. “Meaning, the intervention is very clear, very visible. It’s very apparent,” he continued. Djarot emphasized that the prolongation of social aid until December represents an abuse of power. Perjuangan Party Asks Electoral Commission and Oversight Agency to Intervene Therefore, PDI Perjuangan requested the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Supervisory Agency to address these evidences. Djarot desires that the abuse of authority by President Jokowi, which occurred during the 2024 Pilpres, will not be replicated in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections. “We really demand the electoral authorities, to truly supervise. Including the media and the youth. Especially since the social assistance will be prolonged until December,” he emphasized.