Megawati Soekarnoputri
Chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) · Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P)
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy and programmes
- Free meals programmeNothing on record yet
- New capitalNothing on record yet
Democracy and the state
Regional elections Keep direct elections
Said
Regional heads should keep being chosen by direct popular vote, not by regional parliaments.
“Karena itu, saya menegaskan agar Pilkada langsung tetap dipertahankan sebagai mekanisme yang demokratis, partisipatif, dan konstitusional dalam memilih kepala daerah”
Our translation Therefore, I affirm that direct regional elections be maintained as a democratic, participatory and constitutional mechanism for choosing regional heads
Source Sikap Megawati Tegas Menolak Pilkada Lewat DPRD (JPNN.com) (as reported by m.jpnn.com)
- Military in civilian postsNothing on record yet
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