Based on past experience, GBHN contains norms only and the proposal to bring it back should be studied seriously."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Vice President M. Jusuf Kalla (JK) has said the proposal to bring back State Policy Guidelines (GBHN) needs serious consideration.
According to him, GBHN used to be the reference for the direction of the 1945 Constitution.
"Based on past experience, GBHN contains norms only and the proposal to bring it back should be studied seriously," the vice president remarked at a ceremony to mark the Constitution Day here on Thursday.
Jusuf further stated that the 1945 Constitution is a very dynamic constitution that follows needs and current development. This is evident from the several amendments that exist.
"The founding fathers of this nation had drawn up the 1945 Constitution, which is very dynamic and in accordance with needs, and therefore its amendment is always open," he said.
The vice president also explained that the discourse to bring back GBHN as a basic policy is certainly good for achieving the goals of the state, but it needs a national consensus.
Jusuf acknowledged that every nation has its own need and experiences that change dynamically.
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