"To practice power politics in the presidential government system, with a balance of branches of power, we need statesmen who also are politicians and vice versa," Maharani noted in a speech during the joint session of the DPR and the Regional Representative Council (DPD) at the Parliamentary Complex in Jakarta on Friday.
Puan remarked that a statesman will think along the lines of a better future for the country, while politicians will think about better election results in the future.
"Vision without power will be in vain, and power without vision becomes arbitrary," she stated.
Hence, when the country is led by someone with a statesman-like attitude and a political soul, the power of the state will be used for the welfare of the people.
"State power for the greater good, not to aggrandize oneself, a group, or certain interests," she affirmed.
This year's MPR annual session is held under the theme of "Nusantara Baru, Indonesia Maju" or "New Nusantara, Advanced Indonesia" that reflects the country’s vision for progress, including the capital move to Nusantara and the goal of advancing the nation.
The session includes the MPR Annual Session, a Joint Session of the DPR and DPD, and the Opening of the Plenary Session of the First Session of the House for the 2024-2025 sitting period.
During the MPR session, President Jokowi delivers a report on the performance of state institutions and his final State of the Nation Address to mark the 79th commemoration of Indonesia's Independence Day. Jokowi will end his presidential term in October 2024.
Moreover, during the Plenary Session, the president will present the government’s note on the Draft State Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 along with its Financial Note.
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Translator: Asri Mayang Sari
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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