Nasdem Cadres Set to Join PSI Again: Still Awaiting the Right Moment

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) is reportedly set to receive a number of cadres from the Nasdem Party once again. The party, symbolised by an elephant and led by Kaesang Pangarep, has been in communication with Nasdem cadres who wish to join. “Yes, there are several (from NasDem). We’ll make it a surprise,” said PSI spokesperson I Putu Yoga Saputra at the PSI DPP headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday (16/4/2026). “When it comes to figures, they could be local or national. We’ve already netted quite a few local figures. National figures will be announced gradually,” Yoga added. So, when will PSI announce the joining of these Nasdem Party cadres? Yoga stated that announcements of cadres switching parties must consider the right timing. “In politics, we wait for the right moment to announce,” Yoga said. “Just wait and see,” Yoga added. It is known that PSI is one of the parties that has received the most new members from former cadres of other political parties. According to Kompas.com records, at least nine former cadres have switched to the party led by Kaesang Pangarep since 2025. Of these nine names, the majority come from the Nasdem Party led by Surya Paloh. Who are these nine names? Here is a summary from Kompas.com: