PKS No Problem AHY Meets Puan, but Reminds the Coalition of Change Charter
The Prosperous Justice Party or PKS does not mind if the General Chairperson of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono or AHY meets with the Chairperson of the PDIP DPP Puan Maharani. PKS said that each party has the sovereignty to take political steps.
"No problem. Each party has sovereignty in determining steps. We respect the PD's decision and stance," said PKS spokesman Muhammad Kholid when contacted, Sunday (11/6/2023).
Kholid said the meeting between party elites was a good thing to do. He was also not worried when asked about the chances for Democrats to join the PDIP.
"Meetings between party elites are a good thing. National friendship," he said.
Kholid only reminded the Democrats regarding the agreement that had been made through the charter of the Coalition for Change. He said the charter was also signed by AHY.
"Regarding the coalition, we adhere to the written agreement contained in the Coalition Charter signed by Mas AHY, Bang Surya Paloh, and Pak Ahmad Syaikhu," he said.
Kholid then sent the contents of the agreement to the coalition charter. Here are the points:
1. Form a coalition called the Coalition for Change for Unity
2. Carrying Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate for 2024-2029
3. Giving a mandate to presidential candidates to choose their running mate
4. Provide flexibility for presidential candidates to communicate with other political parties in order to widen the line of support
5. Establish a secretariat which is a continuation of the preparatory team or small team
6. In time to announce the pairs of presidential and vice-presidential candidates
PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto previously said that Puan Maharani would hold a dialogue with AHY. The meeting was conducted with respect for political ethics.
"Later Mbak Puan will meet with Mas AHY to hold a dialogue, but we respect political ethics," Hasto told reporters at the Kade Iggom Pier, Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, Saturday (10/6).
Hasto said his party respects the parties that have formed its coalition. However, said Hasto, dialogue in the interests of the nation and state is an important and positive matter.
"So parties that have joined hands, that have formed partnerships, we respect. Even so, dialogue is something important," said Hasto.
"We can differ politically, but when there are spaces for dialogue, especially for the interests of the people, nation and state, that is a positive thing," he added.
PKS Tak Masalah AHY Bertemu Puan, tapi Ingatkan Piagam Koalisi Perubahan
Partai Keadilan Sejahtera atau PKS tidak mempersoalkan jika Ketua Umum Partai Demokrat Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono atau AHY bertemu dengan Ketua DPP PDIP Puan Maharani. PKS menyebut setiap partai punya kedaulatan untuk mengambil langkah politik.
"Tidak masalah. Setiap partai punya kedaulatan dalam menentukan langkah-langkah. Kami hormati keputusan dan sikap PD," kata Juru Bicara PKS Muhammad Kholid saat dihubungi, Minggu (11/6/2023).
Kholid mengatakan pertemuan antara elite partai hal yang baik dilakukan. Dia juga tidak khawatir saat ditanya soal peluang Demokrat merapat ke PDIP.
"Pertemuan antar elite partai adalah hal baik. Silaturahmi kebangsaan," ucapnya.
Kholid hanya mengingatkan kepada Demokrat terkait kesepakatan yang pernah dibuat lewat piagam Koalisi Perubahan. Dia menyebut piagam tersebut juga ditandatangani oleh AHY.
"Mengenai koalisi, kami berpegang dengan kesepakatan tertulis yang tertuang dalam Piagam Koalisi yang ditandatangani oleh Mas AHY, Bang Surya Paloh, dan Pak Ahmad Syaikhu," ujarnya.
Kholid lantas mengirimkan isi kesepakatan pada piagam koalisi. Berikut ini poinnya:
1. Membentuk koalisi dengan nama Koalisi Perubahan untuk Persatuan
2. Mengusung Anies Baswedan sebagai calon presiden 2024-2029
3. Memberi mandat kepada calon presiden untuk memilih calon pasangannya
4. Memberikan keleluasaan kepada calon presiden untuk berkomunikasi dengan partai politik lainnya dalam rangka memperluas baris dukungan
5. Membentuk sekretariat yang merupakan kelanjutan dari tim persiapan atau tim kecil
6. Pada waktunya mengumumkan pasangan calon presiden dan calon wakil presiden
Sekjen PDIP Hasto Kristiyanto sebelumnya mengatakan Puan Maharani bakal melakukan dialog dengan AHY. Pertemuan itu dilakukan dengan menghormati etika politik.
"Nanti Mbak Puan akan bertemu dengan Mas AHY untuk melakukan dialog, tetapi kami menghormati etika politik," ujar Hasto kepada wartawan di Dermaga Kade Inggom, Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara, Sabtu (10/6).
Hasto mengatakan partainya menghormati partai-partai yang telah membentuk koalisinya. Namun, kata Hasto, dialog demi kepentingan bangsa dan negara merupakan hal yang penting dan positif.
"Jadi partai-partai yang sudah bergandengan tangan, yang sudah membentuk kerja sama, kami hormati. Meskipun demikian, dialog kan sesuatu hal yang penting," ucap Hasto.
"Kita bisa berbeda secara politik, tetapi ketika ada ruang-ruang dialog, apalagi untuk kepentingan rakyat, bangsa, dan negara, itu merupakan hal yang positif," imbuhnya.