Prabowo: If You Want to Know What It Feels Like to Lose, Ask Prabowo Subianto

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto stated that he has indeed invited those who are disheartened by their loss in the 2024 presidential election to join the Merah Putih Cabinet.

Prabowo mentioned that he has reached out to PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar, Nasdem Chairman Surya Paloh, and the PKS, who previously supported Anies Baswedan.

“Since I received the mandate, I have always invited all parties. Let’s unite. Perhaps there are those who are hurt by not winning. But, I invite you, Mr. Surya Paloh, and Mr. Muhaimin, even if you were not on my side during the election, it’s not a problem. We are all children of Indonesia. We compete,” Prabowo said during the 15th Anniversary of Nasdem at Nasdem Tower, Jakarta, on Wednesday night (11/11/2026).

“When I won, I invited everyone to unite for the nation and state. PKS, if I’m not mistaken, wasn’t on my side back then. They used to be with me. Now? No problem,” he added.

Prabowo emphasized that all Indonesian citizens are part of a big family who can compete vigorously.

If someone loses in the election contest, according to Prabowo, they should simply feel sad.

“If you want to know how it feels to lose, just ask Prabowo Subianto. Right?” said Prabowo, who has faced multiple defeats in previous presidential elections.

Prabowo reminded that sadness does not solve problems.

He recalled a saying that when someone is sad and crying, they should just go into a room to feel sad alone.

“Don’t bring others into your tears. They won’t cry with you. If happy, let’s celebrate together. If sad, go to your room. No need to be sad. Lose, rise; lose, rise,” he added.