Puan Reminds PDI-P Cadres to Remain Solid Amid Political Complexity

DENPASAR, KOMPAS – The national political situation is becoming increasingly complex in line with changes in voter behavior, rising public demands, and intensifying power competition. In facing these challenges, all cadres of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle are reminded not to get caught up in personal interests and to remain united under the leadership of PDI-P Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Approximately 3,200 members of the DPR, provincial DPRD, and district/city DPRD from the PDI-P faction across Indonesia participated in a Technical Guidance (Bimtek) session at the Bali Beach Convention Center in Denpasar, Wednesday (30/7/2025). This Bimtek, which will continue until Thursday (31/7/2025), 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.

In her speech, Chairperson of the DPP PDI-P Puan Maharani emphasized that this technical training is not merely a forum for enhancing the capacity of legislative and executive members, but a strategic moment to unify the party's steps in facing the dynamics of national politics.

"In politics, strength is not merely the number of legislative seats or executive positions. Our strength lies in the solidarity of the party's struggle; solid in vision, structure, and political work with the people," said Puan.

He emphasized that the political struggle of PDI-P must always align with the common interests. "It is not the agenda of individuals or administrators that we advocate for, but rather to make PDI Perjuangan a tool to realize the welfare of the people," he stated.

Puan reminded that changes in voter behavior require cadres to work harder and smarter. PDI-P, she continued, can no longer rely solely on slogans.

"In the past, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) was always identified with the party of the little people and the youth. Going forward, we must undertake concrete political action to maintain our presence as the party of the little people and the youth. It's not enough to simply shout 'Freedom!' and hope the people will vote for us," Puan 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.

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of PDI-P, Megawati Soekarnoputri, was also present at the technical training in Bali. She arrived with a warm smile, accompanied by her son, who also serves as the Chair of the DPP PDI-P for Creative Economy, Prananda Prabowo.

Just before entering the room, Megawati was greeted by her daughter, Puan Maharani. The two embraced warmly in front of the party's elite ranks. This familial warmth continued as the three of them walked together towards the main arena of the training event.

In the past, PDI Perjuangan was always identified as the party of the common people and the youth. Moving forward, we must engage in real political work to remain relevant as the party of the small people and the youth. It is not enough to simply shout 'Freedom!', and then hope that the people will choose us.

Prananda and Puan appeared to engage in light conversation while embracing each other, illustrating their solidarity not only as family but also as party cadres.

The training session for the period 2024–2029 was officially opened with a solemn ceremony and a closed briefing from Megawati. Approximately 3,200 participants, consisting of members of the DPR, provincial DPRD, and district/city DPRD from the PDI-P faction across Indonesia, attended, making it one of the largest internal consolidation moments for the party.