Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta. Postgraduate Lecturer in Political Science, National University, M. Alfan Alfian states that election has to be welcomed with joy. On the other hand, he also reminds the public to be more critical during election for a more quality and legitimate election. “However it is, the 2024 General Election has its own unique experience in Indonesian history, which will serve as a valuable lesson for a better future election,” he said during public dialogue on Wednesday (11/29/2023) hold by the police in preparing for Christmas and New Year Holiday amidst election. According to him, welcoming 2024 General Election represents public awareness regarding the political situation of the state which hopefully would led to many jointly maintain safe and security situation along with security officials. “Procedural democracy is the representation of substantial democracy,” explains Alfian. Alfian reminds that election is aimed to further develop a country in realizing national goals. (ad/ay/pr/nm)