Headline: PDIP‘s Hasto Kristiyanto: Megawati Soekarnoputri Recommended for Another Term as Party Chair
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In a significant development, Sekjen PDIP (Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle), Hasto Kristiyanto, recently revealed that the party’s 5th National Working Meeting (Rakernas V) had recommended that Megawati Soekarnoputri continue to lead the party for another term. Megawati, who is currently the party’s chair, has been advised to serve another five-year term from 2025 to 2030.
Hasto shared this information during a press conference at the PDIP Central Leadership Board (DPP) office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. He stated, "The 5th Working Meeting, attended by all regional branches and departments, also provided a recommendation to our party chair, Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri, for her to be reappointed. We thus request Ibu Megawati to serve as PDIP’s chair for the 2025-2030 term."
The Rakernas V had also discussed the party’s political stance and emphasized the strong bond between Megawati and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Hasto highlighted the historical and emotional ties between the two leaders, stating, "Their relationship goes back a long way and they maintain constant communication."
Hasto also noted Megawati’s roles as Chair of the Supervisory Board at BPIP and BRIN, stating these positions reflect the party’s commitment to supporting the government. He expressed PDIP’s hope for cooperation among all political forces in Indonesia.
The mentioned Rakernas V was held on May 26th, 2024, and one of its key points was the request for Megawati’s willingness to serve another term as the PDIP chair. This recommendation was outlined in point 17 of the meeting’s results.
