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        "msgid": "hasto-reflects-on-independence-day-from-pusuk-buhit-samosir-1786888341",
        "date": "2026-08-16 19:53:05",
        "title": "Hasto reflects on Independence Day from Pusuk Buhit, Samosir",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "PDI Perjuangan Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto climbed Pusuk Buhit in Samosir, North Sumatra, as a moment of reflection ahead of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. He offered prayers for the nation's founding fathers, party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, and the Indonesian people. Hasto called for the values of truth, justice and humanity to be upheld, and for leaders to fight for the welfare of ordinary citizens.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - PDI Perjuangan Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto\nmade the ascent of Pusuk Buhit in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, a\nmoment of reflection ahead of the 81st anniversary of Indonesia\u2019s\nindependence.<\/p>\n<p>During the climb, which took place on Saturday night (15\/8), Hasto\noffered prayers for the Proclaimers of Indonesian Independence, Soekarno\nand Mohammad Hatta, the nation\u2019s heroes, PDI Perjuangan Chairwoman\nMegawati Soekarnoputri, and the Indonesian people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe pray for Bung Karno, Bung Hatta, and all the nation\u2019s heroes. We\npray for Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri, and all sympathisers, members and\ncadres of PDI Perjuangan, as well as the Indonesian people,\u201d Hasto said\nin a written statement received in Jakarta on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Hasto was accompanied by Sediaman Limbong during the climb of Pusuk\nBuhit, which stands at approximately 1,982 metres above sea level.<\/p>\n<p>Hasto said the momentum of the 81st anniversary of Indonesia\u2019s\nindependence should be used to strengthen once again the spirit of\nstruggle and the thinking of the nation\u2019s founders.<\/p>\n<p>After completing the climb at around 00.30 WIB, Hasto said he prayed\nthat the values of truth, justice and humanity would continue to be\nupheld in national life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPraying that truth, justice and humanity are truly upheld, and that\nall leaders fight to liberate the marhaen people. Education, health and\na decent livelihood in humanitarian terms. The common people are\nrespected with all their dignity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In the area, Hasto also observed the Red and White Flag as well as\nwhite, red and black flags that form part of Batak cultural\nsymbolism.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope that the 81st anniversary of Indonesia\u2019s\nindependence would further strengthen unity and the commitment to\nrealising justice, humanity, education, health and a decent life for the\npeople.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hasto-reflects-on-independence-day-from-pusuk-buhit-samosir-1786888341",
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