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        "id": 1809839,
        "msgid": "pdip-told-to-clarify-stance-on-prabowos-government-deddy-sitorus-hits-back-mind-your-own-party-1781772859",
        "date": "2026-06-18 14:27:43",
        "title": "PDIP Told to Clarify Stance on Prabowo's Government, Deddy Sitorus Hits Back: 'Mind Your Own Party'",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "A political spat has erupted after PKB's Jazilul Fawaid urged PDIP to clearly declare whether it is in opposition or supporting President Prabowo Subianto's administration, warning that an ambiguous stance is confusing. PDIP's Deddy Sitorus responded sharply, telling Jazilul to focus on his own party and arguing that the term 'opposition' does not apply in Indonesia's presidential system, where PDIP acts as a balancing force outside the government.",
        "content": "<p>PDI Perjuangan (PDIP) DPP Chair Deddy Sitorus has hit back at\nNational Awakening Party (PKB) faction leader Jazilul Fawaid, telling\nhim to focus on managing his own party rather than meddling in PDIP\u2019s\ninternal affairs. The exchange follows Jazilul\u2019s call for PDIP to take a\nclear stance on its position regarding President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s\nadministration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s better for Jazilul to manage his own party instead of poking\ninto others\u2019. PDIP\u2019s stance and position are decisions made through our\ncongress, national working meetings, and the party chair,\u201d Deddy told\njournalists on Thursday (18\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Deddy argued that cadres from other parties have no authority to\ndictate PDIP\u2019s political posture. He also criticised Jazilul\u2019s use of\nthe term \u2018opposition\u2019, explaining that the concept is specific to\nparliamentary systems and does not formally exist in Indonesia\u2019s\npresidential system. \u201cIn Indonesia, we adhere to a presidential system\nwhere the ideological base is broadly uniform, Pancasila. The function\nof opposition in a parliamentary context translates here into checks and\nbalances by the DPR,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\n<p>He asserted that PDIP\u2019s position is already clear: the party is\noutside the government and will act as a balancing force, especially\nsince the majority of parliamentary seats are held by parties within the\nruling coalition. \u201cOur position is firm. We are outside the government\nand serve as a counterbalance. What\u2019s not clear about that?\u201d Deddy\nquestioned, suggesting Jazilul\u2019s remarks might stem from a lack of\nunderstanding or an attempt to sow discord.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Jazilul Fawaid had urged PDIP to take a definitive stance,\nstating that ambiguity was unhelpful while all parties were working hard\nto realise President Prabowo\u2019s campaign promises. \u201cI hope they take a\nfirm stance. If they are in opposition, then be in opposition. Don\u2019t be\ngrey. We are all striving to fulfil the President\u2019s promises, and all\nprogrammes are already in place,\u201d Jazilul said at the parliament complex\nin Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday (18\/6\/2026), responding to questions\nabout the alleged involvement of PDIP figures in recent demonstrations.\nHe stressed that clarity and solidarity are needed to ensure government\nprogrammes run according to target.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pdip-told-to-clarify-stance-on-prabowos-government-deddy-sitorus-hits-back-mind-your-own-party-1781772859",
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