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Pro-government parties hit out at PDI-P over student protests

June 23, 2026
Pro-government parties hit out at PDI-P over student protests
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri (center) delivers a speech on Aug. 17, 2025, at an event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Indonesian independence at the party's headquarters in Jakarta. (Antara/Yulius Satria Wijaya)

Pro-government parties have rounded on sole opposition party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), accusing it of appearing to support the recent student protests against President Prabowo Subianto’s costly flagship programs amid mounting economic pressures.

Following student protests that took place in several cities last week denouncing the multitrillion-rupiah free nutritious meal and Red and White Cooperative programs, the National Awakening Party (PKB) has accused the PDI-P of sending mixed signals, with suggestions that the student protests were influenced by political interests linked to the PDI-P.

“We hope they will just take a firm position already. If they are in opposition, then be in opposition. Don’t be in a gray [area],” PKB lawmaker Jazilul Fawaid said on Thursday.

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