Pramono Calls on Rally Participants to Keep Demonstrations Peaceful

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung appealed to rally participants on Tuesday (10/20) to keep public demonstrations peaceful and orderly.

I hope all rallies taking place today remain orderly, safe, and respectful

Speaking in Central Jakarta, Pramono expressed his wish that the protests would run smoothly without disrupting city life.

"Together with the Vice Governor, I hope all rallies taking place today remain orderly, safe, and respectful of the broader public," he expressed, Central Jakarta, Tuesday (10/20).

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He highlighted Indonesia's democratic principles, emphasizing that the city administration fully respects residents' rights to protest.

"Indonesia is a democratic country, and Jakarta reflects those democratic values. We respect and appreciate the public's right to voice their opinions," he explained.

Pramono also addressed an early morning protest held by Greenpeace at Central Jakarta’s Bundaran HI roundabout, urging activists to keep their demonstrations peaceful and orderly.

"Hopefully, all protest activities taking place today will run smoothly, safely, and without public disturbance," Pramono hoped.

Pramono added that peaceful protests ensure public demands are properly addressed by authorities at both national and regional levels.

"I believe these aspirations will be well received by the government, both at the central level and here in Jakarta," he noted.