Immediately becoming General Chair, PSI considers Kaesang a Super Cadre

The election of Kaesang Pangarep as General Chair of PSI cannot be separated from his figure as the youngest son of President Joko Widodo. Kaesang can make it easier for PSI to become better known to the people in the region.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Langsung Jadi Ketua Umum, PSI Anggap Kaesang Kader Super

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The Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), Kaesang Pangarep (second from the left), together with the Members of the PSI Advisory Council, Giring Ganesha and Isyana Bagoes Oka; Secretary General of PSI, Raja Juli Antoni; as well as Deputy Chairman of the PSI Advisory Council, Grace Natalie, were seen in Jakarta on Tuesday (26/9/2023).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Kaesang Pangarep, son of President Joko Widodo, passed the cadre level at Indonesian Solidarity Party or PSI to become general chairman the party. However, the party does not mind because Kaesang's presence could popularize the party and increase the party's electability in the 2024 elections.

Only two days since Saturday (23/9/2023) became a member of PSI, Kaesang was immediately appointed as the General Chairman (Ketum) of PSI 2023-2028 at the National Coffee Meeting (Kopdarnas) yesterday. Deputy Chairman of the PSI Advisory Council, Grace Natalie, said that Kaesang exceeded the level of organization in PSI, namely seed cadres, intermediate cadres, and full cadres.

"Exceptional cadre. Yes (superior seed)," said Grace during the first meeting of PSI led by Kaesang at the Central Executive Board (DPP) office of PSI, Jakarta, on Tuesday (26/9/2023)."

The meeting was attended by several members of the Board of Trustees of PSI, Giring Ganesha and Isyana Bagoes Oka, as well as the Secretary General of PSI who is also the Vice Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, Raja Juli Antoni. The meeting agenda discusses evaluations, future agendas of PSI, and an introduction to Kaesang.

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The atmosphere of the supporters' welcome after Kaesang Pangarep was appointed as the Chairman of PSI at the National Ground Coffee event: PSI Political Declaration in Ballroom Djakarta Theater, Jakarta, on Monday (25/9/2023).

Grace once again stated that the appointment of Kaesang as the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has been agreed upon by 38 province-level officials and all central officials of the PSI. The process of grooming Kaesang as a party cadre has also been claimed to have been taking place informally for some time.

He also does not deny that Kaesang is an inseparable figure from President Jokowi in the father-son relationship. Kaesang himself also admitted that he was able to lead PSI because he had privilege.

“Figures cannot be separated. "Yes, there is a privilege, but that doesn't mean Kaesang will be all access, a wild card, or a magic card that is guaranteed," said Grace.

PSI still has to work hard to achieve optimal electability in 2024 to get PSI into parliament. In this context, Kaesang can help pave the way for PSI to be better known in every region.

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KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO

The atmosphere was lively as the cadre of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) gathered for the National Coffee Meeting (Kopdarnas) of the PSI at the Indoor Tennis Court, Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Complex in Jakarta, on Monday (22/08/2023).

Buzz

Each PSI chairman usually has breakthroughs that often steal attention. Grace with non-populist narration, while Giring through his announcement as a presidential candidate and the first party to announce the nomination of former Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and Yenny Wahid, the daughter of the 4th President of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid as a candidate for president and vice president.

As for Kaesang, he mentioned his approach in politics as being relaxed and polite.

"I have conveyed to PSI friends that for the upcoming elections we will conduct politics happily, politely and politely," he explained.

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On that occasion, Kaesang also said that in the near future he would meet the General Chair of the Perindo Party, Hary Tanoesoedibjo. Apart from that, the group of DPP PSI administrators will also go to President Jokowi to ask for advice, including regarding the 2024 Presidential Election. "Keep cooking ojo kesusu (don't rush)," said Kaesang.

President Joko Widodo (right) observed his son, Kaesang Pangarep (second right), while he was recording Mrs. Iriana (second left) and his daughter, Kahiang Ayu, in the midst of viewing one of the collections at the Primata Center, Ragunan Wildlife Park, South Jakarta, on Thursday (29/6/2017).

Upon the appointment of Kaesang as the Chairman of PSI, PDI-P's potential presidential candidate, Ganjar Pranowo, congratulated him. He isn't worried if PSI under the leadership of Kaesang directs its support towards other potential presidential candidates, such as Prabowo Subianto from the Indonesian Coalition. "Congratulations to Mas Kaesang," he said.

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Vice Chairman of Gerindra, Habiburokhman, also expresses congratulations. "Our hope with Kaesang becoming the chairman is for PSI to support Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 elections," he added.

Big agenda

The Executive Director of Indonesia Political Review (IPR), Ujang Komarudin, believes that the appointment of Kaesang as the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) is part of a larger agenda. The next step is for PSI to garner support from Jokowi's volunteers. Thus, PSI can pass the four percent vote threshold and place its cadres in the House of Representatives.

In addition, with the presence of Kaesang, PSI is able to attract grassroots voters from other parties, such as the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).