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Discourse on Right to Express Opinions Against Gibran Rolls Out in DPR

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Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (right) preparing to provide a statement during a press conference at the Vice Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026). In this press statement, the vice president explained his response regarding the controversy surrounding the validity of his educational documents.(ANTARA FOTO/Indrianto Eko Suwarso)

Democrats Have Not Decided Their Position

Democrat Party Secretary-General Herman Khaeron stated that they have not yet determined whether they will participate in the Right to Express Opinions or not.

"We have not made a definite stance. However, this is certainly a serious issue, and we are also studying every development that occurs. But there is no decision yet; we will wait for our top leadership and the general chairman to determine the next steps," said Herman.

DPR Leadership Receives HMP Report

DPR Chair Puan Maharani stated that she has received a report regarding the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions signed by dozens of DPR members concerning Gibran.

"Yes, we have indeed received that report," Puan said at the DPR Building, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Puan promised to follow up on the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions after the plenary session yesterday.

"However, we will follow up after the opening of this session, regarding how, who, and what the mechanism is. And of course, everything must follow the existing processes and constitution. So, we abide by the existing constitution," Puan explained.

Puan elaborated that, since the DPR session has resumed, the leadership will listen to input from factions and related commissions concerning the Gibran controversy.

She acknowledged that during the recess, the DPR leadership received many inputs regarding Gibran's impeachment.

"Certainly, the leadership will process this, listen to the reports and inputs, and only then will they take further steps regarding this matter," she added.

Palace Respects HMP Discourse in the DPR

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that the Presidential Palace respects the various dynamics unfolding in the DPR RI regarding the Right to Express Opinions or HMP.

"Regarding what is happening in the DPR, this is a political process that we also respect," said Prasetyo at the Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

He stated that the Right to Express Opinions is one of the political processes in the DPR as an authority of the people’s representatives.

"Because there are indeed rights that are held by the DPR and the DPR members, which today are much talked about is the use of the right to express opinions. We certainly respect that," he added.

Gibran Ready to Fight in PTUN, HMP Continues

DPR Deputy Speaker Saan Mustopa affirmed that the DPR can continue processing the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions to address the diploma controversy surrounding Gibran, even while related issues are still being reviewed in the State Administrative Court (PTUN).