Bamisoet supports the Jimly Award and talks about the importance of improving political parties

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Golkar Party and member of the Indonesian Parliament, Bambang Saesatyo (Bamsoet), expressed his support for the launch of the Jimly Award initiated by the Jimly School of Law and Government. This award is awarded to figures that contribute to the maintenance of democracy and constitution in Indonesia. In the launch of the Jimly Award, Bamoet emphasized that efforts to improve the nation should begin the reform of political parties. According to him, political parties are the foundation of democracy that plays a central role in determining the direction of state policy in different power lines: legislative, executive officer, to judiciary. Not only that, the selection of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Senior Bank Indonesia, the leadership and members of the Ltd, the Judicial Commission, the KPK, the KPU, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Justice, must pass through the political parties, including the pace and proper of the TNI commander. DPR. Browse to continue with the content “to solve the different problems of the nation must begin with the improvement of political parties that are upstream democracy. The stronger and healthier circumstances of political parties, which increasingly facilitates the realization of the downstream democracy in the form of wealth and welfare of the people,” said Bamsoet in a written statement, Thursday (4/17/2025). Bam -seed added that the state of strong and healthy political parties will facilitate the realization of democracy, leading to the well -being of the people. He also mentions the importance of the moment of the launch of the Jimly Award as a form of reflection on the current conditions of democracy. Data from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) noted that the Indonesian Democratic Index score dropped to 6.44 in 2024, Indonesia placed in the 59th rank of 167 countries and categorized as ‘poor democracy’. While Amnesty International has noted that there are still many challenges for civil freedom and human rights violations that occur. “This is where the role of the constitutional fighters is very important to maintain justice and protect the rights of society. The Jimly Award is a proof of commitment to respect those who are fighting for justice, even in adverse circumstances,” Bamsoet said. Bamisut also hopes that this award can encourage collective awareness, both under academics, community organizations, mass media and the wider community to continue to maintain constitutional values. Schools and campuses are asked to participate in the spirit of democracy from an early age. “In a climate that is often full of uncertainty, the Jimly Award gives a positive signal that fair and transparent law enforcement efforts are not in vain. This award is expected that individuals and groups that are committed to maintaining democracy and constitution be an example for future generations,” Bamoet concluded. (PRF/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here