Holding Technical Guidance, Golkar Focuses on Boosting Seat Gains in 2029 Election

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Golkar Party aims to significantly increase its parliamentary seat count in the upcoming 2029 general election.

Golkar Party Secretary General Sarmuji said this target is one of the key agendas discussed during the Technical Coordination Meeting (Rakornis) and Technical Guidance (Bimtek) for Golkar's faction members at the Provincial and Regency/City DPRD levels across North Sumatra in Batam, Riau Islands.

“Certainly, the second goal is to build commitment and collective strength across all legislative levels, from Provincial DPRD to Regency/City DPRD, to significantly boost Golkar’s seat share in the 2029 election,” Sarmuji said in a statement on Sunday (9/20/2026).

Additionally, the Bimtek agenda included implementing the mandates from Golkar's National Congress, one of which is supporting government programs.

Golkar assures it will help ensure the success of various government initiatives.

“All faction members, from central to regional levels, are instructed to socialize and safeguard all government work programs so they truly benefit society at the grassroots level,” emphasized Sarmuji.

Sarmuji added that this approach represents a new strategy for Golkar to strengthen party consolidation down to the regional level.

This Bimtek session was distinct from previous ones.

Sarmuji explained that organizing Bimtek by region allows the party to more accurately absorb the aspirations and real issues facing local communities.

“If the guidance is held in Jakarta, the focus tends to be on national issues only. But by holding Bimtek directly in the regions, we can better map out the problems and seek concrete solutions to address community needs,” Sarmuji stated.

He added that with this region-based cluster approach, Golkar is optimistic about crafting targeted political strategies that also support the success of strategic government programs at the local level.