KPU RI Chairman Hasyim Asy’ari, Secretary General Bernad Dermawan Sutrisno, and members Idham Holik and Yulianto Sudrajat. Representatives from the KPU of 38 provinces throughout Indonesia, as well as officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Bawaslu, DKPP, and other related agencies, were also in attendance.

In a regional area of Bekasi, a team of laborious women, part of the PNM Mekaar program, are turning heads with their growing jamu (typical Indonesian natural medication) organization. Adhering to a heartfelt experience with President Joko Widodo, these women, led by Dewi, a successful entrepreneur from Babelan, Bekasi, have actually been rejuvenated to press their endeavor to new elevations. Their brand name, 'Dewi Poetri', recently spotlighted by Head of state Jokowi himself, is currently not simply a local preferred yet an around the world recognized name, with orders flying regarding Dubai.

**Proposing Anies** Previously, the Jakarta Regional Executive Board (DPW) of PKS proposed Anies Baswedan to run as a gubernatorial candidate in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada. The PKS DPP is requesting the deputy gubernatorial seat. PKS Syuro Council Deputy Chair Hidayat Nur Wahid (HNW) mentioned that Anies's name is indeed being discussed externally. Thus, PKS requests that its cadre be Anies's deputy if the PKS DPP supports Anies. "For example, if Mr. Anies is the gubernatorial candidate from PKS, and he is also proposed by other parties, making him a cross-party candidate, then it is only fair that PKS nominates the deputy governor from PKS," stated HNW during an interview at the PKS DPP office, Jakarta, on Tuesday. He clarified the strong reason for the party's request for the deputy gubernatorial seat. "In the previous period, PKS supported Mr. Anies as the gubernatorial candidate, but the deputy was not from PKS. It is only fair now that PKS gets the deputy position. Once again, PKS is very capable of providing a competent deputy governor," he emphasized.

**PKS Offered Deputy Governor Position with Ridwan Kamil** PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu revealed that he received an offer for the deputy gubernatorial position to accompany Ridwan Kamil (RK) in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada. The offer came from the Indonesian Forward Coalition (KIM) supporting Prabowo-Gibran in the 2024 Presidential Election. "There is that offer, which is why we are analyzing and considering what makes the most sense," stated Syaikhu during an interview at the PKS DPP office, Jakarta, on Tuesday. However, regarding who PKS will support, Syaikhu said it is not yet final. He mentioned that communication with other parties for the Jakarta Pilkada is still ongoing. "We are continuously communicating to decide who will support Mr. Anies Rasyid Baswedan along with other parties. Therefore, communication with other parties is not yet final," he said. Syaikhu mentioned that communication is being conducted with many parties, not just KIM. Intensive communication continues with their coalition in the 2024 Presidential Election, namely the Change Coalition.

The preparation stage for Pilkada 2024 refers to General Election Commission Regulation Number 2 of 2024. Here is the preparation schedule for Pilkada 2024 :

- Program and Budget Planning: By Friday, January 26, 2024

- Election Implementation Regulation Drafting: By Monday, November 18, 2024

- Implementation Planning Including Establishment of Procedures and Schedules for Election Stages: By Monday, November 18, 2024

- Formation of PPK, PPS, and KPPS for Pilkada 2024: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Tuesday, November 5, 2024

- Formation of Sub-district Election Supervisors, Field Election Supervisors, and TPS Supervisors: According to the schedule set by the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu)

- Notification and Registration of Election Observers: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - Saturday, November 16, 2024

- Submission of PotentialVoter List: Wednesday, April24, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024

- Voter Data Updating and List Preparation: Friday, May 31, 2024 - Monday, September 23, 2024 .

**Schedule and Stages of the Second Round of the 2024 Presidential Election (if any)**:

- March 22, 2024 - April 25, 2024: Voter data updating and preparation of the voter list

- June 2, 2024 - June 22, 2024: Campaign period for the second round of the 2024 Presidential Election

- June 23, 2024 - June 25, 2024: Quiet period

- June 26, 2024: Voting day for the second round of the 2024 Presidential Election

- June 26, 2024 - June 27, 2024: Vote counting

- June 27, 2024 - July 20, 2024: Recapitulation of vote counting results.

Furthermore, HNW revealed that potential PKS cadres to be Anies's deputy include PKS DKI Jakarta DPW Chair Khoirudin, PKS elected DPR RI member candidates, and Gamal Albinsaid. "However, all of this is still fluid, and the PKS DPP is still observing all developments to make a decision soon," he said.

Usep noted that independent candidates arise as a critique of the party system mandated to recruit candidates in regional elections. However, some believe the party system remains undemocratic, leading to challenges in the Constitutional Court (MK), which were successful. "In practice, many independent candidates fail in terms of electability. Furthermore, independent candidates lack party support in parliament, which is crucial for implementing various programs," Usep stated. Usep added that independent candidates must be financially robust and well-networked, besides competing against party candidates with party machinery. "Party-backed candidates are often one step ahead due to the party machinery behind them. Unless an independent candidate is highly popular and well-networked, it is difficult," he said.

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