Student movements

Student movements

From Tempo

Undeniably, the government has decided to postpone the utility hikes and to revise the price increase of fuel oil because of pressure from student movements. The students initiated the rallies, which were later picked up by other social groups like employers and workers.

This shows that the student movement is still effective, although the government's response to this pressure has yet to be satisfactory.

Throughout history, student movements have always served as the vanguard of the people. Many rulers have been toppled by this movement. Even today, student movements are reportedly geared toward toppling the present Megawati-Hamzah Haz government. Again, reportedly, this movement has been manipulated by certain groups such as the post-power syndrome and radical groups. It is easy to deduce that students will only be sacrificed in these groups' pursuit of their own political interests.

This is why students must ensure that their moral movement will be free from any manipulation from outsiders. This movement must be free from any political interests.

Students must prevent themselves from being manipulated by such groups as the National Opposition, the National Presidium or the Caucus of Nation's Saviors. Student movements will be really significant if they are held for the common good. They must not enter the realm of political practices, for example by demanding the resignation of Megawati and Hamzah Haz.

SUPARMAN Jakarta