Demokrat Party Skeptical of Proposal Requiring Minimum 2 Faction Support for Presidential Candidates

The Democratic Party (PD) of Indonesia has expressed skepticism regarding a proposal that presidential candidates must secure support from at least two moderate factions in the House of Representatives (DPR). A party spokesperson pointed out that such discussions could unnecessarily complicate the electoral process and potentially narrow the opportunities for the public's will to be reflected. This proposal is reportedly intended to prevent a proliferation of candidates in the next presidential election and to aim for more stable governance. However, the Democratic Party emphasized that the current electoral system's candidate nomination requirements (based on seats obtained through the proportional representation system) already set a certain threshold. They expressed concern that adding further conditions could significantly limit the opportunity for new or smaller parties to nominate candidates. Furthermore, the ambiguity in defining which factions are considered "moderate" is also seen as problematic, with suggestions that this could allow for political arbitrariness. The party argues that changes to the electoral system should be made with broad public consensus and in a manner that does not undermine trust in the democratic process. Source: Sindonews