On Nasdem's 15th Anniversary, Surya Paloh Urges Members to Consistently Advocate for Indonesia's Restoration

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Chairman of the Nasdem Party, Surya Paloh, urged party members to remain consistent in advocating for the restoration of Indonesia to gain public trust and to play a larger role in the country’s development.

This message was delivered by Surya during a briefing for Nasdem members from across Indonesia to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Nasdem Party on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

“I believe and trust that if we can maintain our consistency in the struggle to bring about change and restore this nation, all components and elements of society, sooner or later, will find a place for us in their hearts. Nasdem is one of the best parties in this country,” Surya stated, as quoted from a press release.

He also reminded that the presence of political parties should not become a burden for society.

On the contrary, political parties must be able to contribute to the advancement of the nation and state.

“Even if what we fight for is just a grain of sand or a drop of water, if it means contributing to the progress of our nation and state, we will say thank you, God, for allowing us to give something,” Surya expressed.

He emphasized that political struggles should not solely be measured by electoral achievements but also by the contributions made to society.

Therefore, Surya called for the spirit of restoration to remain relevant and to be realized through tangible work and commitment to the people.

Additionally, he highlighted the importance of maintaining independence, militancy, and solidarity among party members.

According to him, all members must have the spirit to continue evolving.

“Our enemy is not among us, but our enemy is the ignorance in our thinking that prevents us from advancing and striving for something better than what we have today,” he stated.