Prabowo Praises SBY and Democrats: 'Did Not Criticize When Out of Power'

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has praised the political stance of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PD) and its founder, former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). Prabowo reportedly commended the attitude of the Democratic Party and SBY for not criticizing or attacking others when they were out of power. This statement suggests the party's role in Indonesian politics and its influence during past power transitions. In the context of Indonesian politics, public praise for past administrations or parties by influential figures like Prabowo could affect future political dynamics and inter-party cooperation. Notably, former President SBY remains a figure with political influence, and the Democratic Party holds a certain number of seats in parliament. This statement might also be interpreted as a move to strengthen Prabowo's own political position amidst the political maneuvering leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Indonesian politics often involves a complex interplay of cooperation and conflict between various parties, and such remarks could create new political dynamics.