Megawati’s Spokesperson Highlights Special Attention to Hasto’s Case
In a recent development, the General Secretary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Hasto Kristiyanto, took the stage during the 52nd anniversary celebration of the party at the Party School in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, on Friday (10/1/2025). The anniversary, themed “Satyam Eva Jayate” with a sub-theme of “The Unquenchable Flame of Struggle,” was attended by several party elites, including the Chairwoman of the PDI Perjuangan DPP Puan Maharani, the General Secretary of the PDI Perjuangan Hasto Kristiyanto, the Chairman of the PDI Perjuangan DPP Prananda Prabowo, the Treasurer of the PDI Perjuangan DPP Olly Dondokambey, as well as the Governor and Deputy Governor-elect of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung and Rano Karno. The celebration featured the cutting of a cone-shaped rice dish called “tumpeng” and a political speech by the Chairwoman of the PDI Perjuangan, Megawati Soekarnoputri. In her speech, Megawati highlighted Indonesia’s struggle to become a developed nation, using China as an example.
Continued Support for Hasto’s Legal Case
Guntur Romli, the spokesperson for the PDI Perjuangan, praised Megawati Soekarnoputri for her ongoing attention to the legal case involving Hasto Kristiyanto. According to Guntur, Megawati has consistently addressed Hasto’s legal issues in various public forums. The first instance was on July 5, 2024, during a party school event at the PDI Perjuangan DPP, where Megawati encouraged Hasto to face the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators without fear. She criticized the KPK investigators’ alleged arbitrary methods towards Kusnadi, accusing them of lying, intimidating, and confiscating the party’s belongings.
On July 30, 2024, at the National Conference of the Perindo Party in Jakarta, Megawati once again mentioned Hasto and KPK investigator AKBP Rossa. She claimed that individuals within Joko Widodo’s circle of power were targeting their party cadres, including Hasto.
Promise of Action
During the launch and discussion of the book “Presidential Election 2024 Between Law, Ethics, and Psychological Considerations” by Todung Mulya Lubis on December 12, 2024, Megawati declared that she would personally visit the KPK if Hasto were arrested. She expressed a sense of responsibility for Hasto’s legal troubles.
Criticism of KPK
In the latest development on January 10, 2025, during the 52nd PDI Perjuangan anniversary, Megawati criticized the KPK, alleging that they had no other work apart from handling Hasto’s case. Guntur emphasized that Megawati’s statements underscore her concern for Hasto’s criminalization by the KPK.
This ongoing saga involving Hasto Kristiyanto and Megawati Soekarnoputri showcases the intersection of politics and law in Indonesia, highlighting the challenges faced by political figures in navigating legal controversies. As the legal proceedings unfold, the support and actions of party leaders like Megawati continue to shape the narrative surrounding Hasto’s case. It remains to be seen how this dynamic will evolve and impact the political landscape in the coming days.
