Megawati: PDI-P Must Grow Bigger, Not Shrink

DENPASAR, KOMPAS – The Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle or PDI-P, Megawati Soekarnoputri, reminded all cadres to maintain solidarity, organizational discipline, and the spirit of mutual cooperation. She emphasized that cadres must adhere to the party's decisions and prioritize collective interests so that PDI-P becomes stronger and larger.

Megawati attended and provided guidance during the Technical Guidance (Bimtek) of the PDI-P faction from all over Indonesia at The Meru & Bali Beach Convention Center, Sanur, Denpasar, Wednesday (30/7/2025). She was accompanied by the Chairperson of the PDI-P DPP Puan Maharani and the Chairperson of the PDI-P DPP Prananda Prabowo.

In her briefing, Megawati emphasized that the political struggle will never stop as long as the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) stands.

"This is a significant mandate, not only for me personally but for the entire party apparatus. As party members, our struggle will not be over as long as the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia must remain," he stated, greeted by shouts of "Freedom!" from the participants.

Approximately 3,200 members of the DPR, provincial DPRD, and district/city DPRD from the PDI-P faction across Indonesia are participating in the technical training that will last until Thursday (31/7/2025). This activity is part of the party's organizational consolidation, with strategic materials covering faction strengthening, regional development planning, evaluation of local government performance, and political communication strategies in the regions.

On that occasion, the fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia quoted Bung Karno's teaching that political parties are the pillars of the state that must be maintained to remain strong. "If the pillars are weak, the state can collapse. We were colonized for 3.5 centuries, do we want to be colonized again? No! Because colonization is very painful," said Megawati.

He reiterated the importance of solidarity and mutual cooperation within the party. He urged the cadres to always adhere to the party's decisions and not to get caught up in personal interests that could weaken collective strength.

"This party must grow larger, not smaller. You must feel like one family, and work together. If we work together like that, the people will join us," said Megawati.

This party must grow larger, not smaller. You must feel like one family, and work together. If we work together in this way, the people will join us.

Puan Maharani echoed this sentiment in her remarks. She emphasized that the PDI-P's political struggle must always be aligned with the common good.

"It is not the agenda of each person or administrator that we are fighting for, but rather making PDI Perjuangan a tool for realizing people's welfare," he said.

He also encouraged the cadres to engage in self-criticism and to strengthen the internal organization as a bridge between the party's ideology and the reality of the people. "A solid internal structure will enhance political work with the people," he asserted.

Puan urged all cadres to maintain the spirit of mutual cooperation and remain united under the command of Megawati Soekarnoputri. "There should be no differing objectives and no divergence in ideological leadership. We must be solid in a single line led by the Chairwoman," she added.