Hendropriyono Denies Involvement in Government Overthrow Plot
Former Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), A.M. Hendropriyono, has asserted that neither he nor those close to him are involved in any actions to overthrow the legitimate government.
This statement was made by Hendropriyono in response to questions regarding allegations that individuals in his inner circle are behind a wave of protests criticising the government. According to him, such accusations are hoaxes.
“That I and the people close to me are not involved. None of my friends or family do not support the government,” Hendropriyono stated on Friday (19/6).
He emphasised that his party does not support or command any actions aimed at toppling the legitimate administration.
According to Hendropriyono, the expression of public opinion must remain within legal and constitutional corridors. Therefore, he maintained that information claiming he supports the overthrow of the government is a hoax and slander.
He stressed that national unity, constitutional order, and state security must always be placed above group interests or momentary political ambitions.
The General, a recipient of the Bintang RI from President Prabowo Subianto, explained that democracy can only flourish if differences are channelled through peaceful, civil, and constitutional means.
In his view, any unconstitutional efforts that threaten national unity and the legitimate government must not be permitted in the life of the nation.
Hendropriyono reaffirmed his commitment to the principles of maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia and national stability. He noted that he has held this principle firmly from his active service in the TNI until his retirement.
“Since the past, my fellow soldiers—both those now retired and those still active—have dedicated themselves to the state in various assignments. Our principle remains the same: to safeguard the integrity of the Pancasila Republic, the 1945 Constitution, and national stability,” he said.
He subsequently urged the public not to easily believe false information and to always verify any information received.
“I invite the public not to be easily swayed by hoaxes, especially simulacra. Always check the facts before spreading information; do not just forward it,” he said.
Furthermore, Hendropriyono noted that there is no connection between relatives and political choices or ideologies, stating that the two cannot be equated.
“Children, sons-in-law, siblings, or relatives may have different political views. They are not always the same,” he said.
“In politics, every individual is responsible for their own attitudes and actions, not based on family relationships. Kinship is not identical to ideological similarity. Blood relations cannot be used as evidence of political connection. That is what must be understood if we are to be literate and intellectual,” he added.