inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Vice Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto stated that the government is committed to strengthening the electoral system that unites the nation.

Arya said that President Prabowo Subianto's direction is in line with the needs of the community for electoral reform, especially in mitigating the potential for divisive conflicts.

“This election should have united us, but this has a lot of excess,” says Arya on Tuesday (11/19/2024).

He emphasized that the election is not only a competition, but also an important moment in strengthening national unity. The government also opens up space for civil society and experts to provide various inputs.

He also emphasized the importance of transparency in discussing the revision of the Election Law and the Regional Election Law which are national priorities.

Regarding the implementation of the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections, Arya expressed the need for a comprehensive evaluation, especially those related to the implementation of national and local elections.

Sharp data and analysis are needed in order to determine the best steps forward. "Later we will collect data from the government. The data will be linked to what is happening in all the regions and we will complete the process so that we can get a  sharp analysis," added Arya.

In addition, he highlighted the importance of conflict mitigation in areas that have the potential for political vulnerability.

The government continues to take preventive measures to ensure that every democratic process runs peacefully and democratically, reflecting the spirit of unity that is the foundation of the nation.

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