Kaesang to run for DPR from Central Java V in 2029 election
The PSI chairman urged prospective candidates to divide vote territories so internal competition does not hurt the party's seat target in Solo.
The PSI chairman urged prospective candidates to divide vote territories so internal competition does not hurt the party's seat target in Solo.
PDIP says the bid will not erode its vote base, while PSI is targeting Central Java as a “gajah home.”
Sahrin Hamid's party still needs legal status and election participant approval before it can contest the 2029 vote.
The nonparliamentary party wants new rules to curb wasted votes, citing about 17 million in Pemilu 2024.
The new leadership from the V National Congress will focus on youth consolidation and organizational preparations for the 2029 election.
UI researcher says the delay stems from efforts to preserve rules that favor elites and avoid political conflict.
Formal deliberations have not begun, even after the 22-MK ruling-based draft was sent to DPR leaders and party chairmen.
PSI is preparing Jokowi and Kaesang Pangarep to tour several Central Java districts in mid-July, part of a push toward 2029.
The proposal runs counter to CSIS, which wants the threshold lowered to 3.5% in 2029 to preserve representation.
The agency’s ideal 2027 budget rises to Rp184.1 trillion, with the largest extra request set for Rp40.6 trillion in capital spending.
New requests: Polri seeks Rp61,1 triliun, KKP Rp30 triliun and Kementan Rp22,43 triliun as lawmakers review indicative ceilings.
The request covers personnel, operations, capital spending and preparations for security for the 2029 election.
The funds include Rp463,3 billion for party verification and Rp239,3 billion for voter data updating.
The move is aimed at consolidating the party organization and preparing PKB for the 2029 election cycle.