PDI-P Calls Gibran's Resignation a Moment to Correct Governance Practices

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) hopes that the decision of Gibran Rakabuming Raka to resign from the position of Vice President will serve as a momentum to correct the ways of governance to ensure adherence to the constitution.

PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto stated that the state must be built on obedience to the constitution and discipline in implementing regulations.

"Regarding the current national political dynamics, following the resignation of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, PDI-P believes this is a moment for us to correct how the state is built through adherence to the constitution, which must be accompanied by strict discipline," said Hasto in a press statement on Saturday (14/11/2026).

According to Hasto, there must be no more manipulation of the constitution through the intervention of power for the interests of certain parties.

Therefore, the current political dynamics should serve as a lesson for all parties about the importance of placing the supremacy of law, ethics, and morality in the life of the state.

"There should be no manipulation of the constitution using power intervention," explained Hasto.

He added that a state leader must set an example by promoting the spirit of service and a power that is in favor of the people.

Hasto also warned of the dangers of abusing trust and power intervention for family interests.

"Those who abuse that trust, especially by intervening in power solely for narrow interests, such as their children's interests, will create fragility," stated Hasto.

On this occasion, Hasto emphasized that PDI-P always moves based on ideology, a commitment to liberating the Marhaen people, and cadre discipline.

As such, PDI-P Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri has established a policy that cadres who do not align with the party's ideology and struggle are invited to resign.

"For those who do not align with the ideology and platform of the Party and do not wish to fight for the liberation of the Marhaen people, you are welcome to leave or resign from the Party," Hasto stated.

It was previously reported that Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation letter from the position of Vice President to the leadership of the MPR on Thursday (12/11/2026).

The MPR has scheduled a plenary session to elect a replacement Vice President for Gibran to be held on Wednesday (2/12/2026).

"The plenary meeting of the MPR with the agenda of filling the vacancy of the Vice President will include the election, inauguration, and confirmation of the selected Vice Presidential candidate, which will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at the Senayan building," said Muzani.

In addition to setting the schedule for the plenary session, the MPR decided to send a letter to President Prabowo to promptly submit two names for a Vice Presidential candidate to replace Gibran.

The MPR also formed a verification team for the Vice Presidential candidate requirements, comprising 36 members and will be led by one of the MPR leaders.