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        "msgid": "regarding-anies-visit-to-cikeas-democrats-purely-a-social-call-1774450282",
        "date": "2026-03-25 20:57:55",
        "title": "Regarding Anies' Visit to Cikeas, Democrats: Purely a Social Call",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Anies Baswedan attended a halalbihalal event at former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's residence in Cikeas, which the Democratic Party described as a purely social visit for Eid al-Fitr greetings and mutual forgiveness, with no political discussions involved. Spokespersons from both Anies and the Democrats confirmed that conversations were limited to family matters, the holiday, and general current situations. This event occurs against the backdrop of a strained relationship between Anies and the Democrats following their withdrawal of support during the 2024 presidential election, where they eventually backed Prabowo Subianto.",
        "content": "<p>The Democratic Party has commented on Anies Baswedan\u2019s presence at\nthe halalbihalal event hosted by the sixth President, Susilo Bambang\nYudhoyono or SBY, in Cikeas, Bogor, West Java.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic Party Secretary General Herman Khaeron stated that Eid\nal-Fitr 1447 Hijriah is an opportune moment for Muslims to forgive one\nanother and pray for goodness. \u201cThe same applies to Mas Anies\u2019 presence\nin Cikeas,\u201d Herman said when contacted on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to Herman, Anies\u2019 visit to Yudhoyono\u2019s private residence\nwas for Eid al-Fitr socialising. \u201cAnd there were no other discussions;\nit was purely socialising,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan was seen attending\nthe Eid al-Fitr halalbihalal event at SBY\u2019s residence in Cikeas, Bogor,\nWest Java. The moment of Anies\u2019 attendance was shared by Merry Riana,\nwho serves as Special Staff to the Coordinating Minister for\nInfrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono alias\nAHY, on her Instagram account <span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"merryriana\">@merryriana<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>In the post, Merry shared several photos and videos. One video\nuploaded by Merry showed the Yudhoyono family conversing with Anies. SBY\nand AHY were seen standing in front of Anies, while Edhie Baskoro\nYudhoyono alias Ibas was nearby to the three of them.<\/p>\n<p>Anies Baswedan\u2019s spokesperson, Angga Putra Fidrian, said that Anies\nand the Yudhoyono family discussed only general matters. \u201cAbout family,\nabout Eid al-Fitr, and about the current situation,\u201d Angga said when\ncontacted on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Anies Baswedan\u2019s relationship with the Democratic Party, led by Agus\nYudhoyono, became turbulent during the 2024 presidential election\ncontestation. In early 2023, Anies had accepted the Democrats\u2019 overtures\nto run as a presidential candidate.<\/p>\n<p>At that time, the Democrats, along with the Prosperous Justice Party\nand NasDem, agreed to form the Coalition for Change for Unity as the\ncoalition supporting Anies for the 2024 general election.<\/p>\n<p>However, towards the end of presidential candidate registration,\nAnies instead ran with the General Chairman of the National Awakening\nParty, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar. The decision to pair Anies with Muhaimin\nis suspected to have been made by the General Chairman of the NasDem\nParty, Surya Dharma Paloh.<\/p>\n<p>The Democrats then exited the Coalition for Change and withdrew their\nsupport for Anies Baswedan in September 2023. The party with the mercy\nstar emblem eventually joined the Advanced Indonesia Coalition and\nsupported Gerindra Party General Chairman Prabowo Subianto\u2014who won the\n2024 presidential election.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/regarding-anies-visit-to-cikeas-democrats-purely-a-social-call-1774450282",
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