At the 2025 PDI-P Congress held in Bali, Megawati Soekarnoputri was reaffirmed as the Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) for the 2025-2030 period. The congress was marked by the emotional return of Hasto Kristiyanto, the party's former Secretary General, who was recently granted amnesty by President Prabowo Subianto and released from detention by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Alongside Hasto, former Trade Minister Tom Lembong received an abolishment of sentence (abolisi) from President Prabowo, leading to his release from prison. These presidential decisions, unprecedented in corruption cases, have sparked domestic and international attention and debate. Megawati expressed sadness over the current state of the KPK and emphasized the need for presidential intervention. She also underscored that PDI-P would neither serve as opposition nor join the government coalition but act as a balancing party supporting pro-people policies while maintaining critical oversight. The newly announced PDI-P leadership structure includes notable figures such as Ganjar Pranowo and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), but the Secretary General position remains vacant, with Megawati temporarily holding the role. The congress proceedings were largely internal and closed, with President Prabowo reportedly unlikely to attend the closing session. The amnesty and abolishment decisions were defended by government officials as efforts to promote unity amid global geopolitical challenges. Meanwhile, political analysts and party members have discussed the implications of these moves, including questions about possible political debts and the politicization of legal cases. The congress also featured Megawati's call for party loyalty and dedication, warning cadres against mere rhetoric and emphasizing consistent work. The KPK and legislative bodies have responded to criticisms related to the amnesty. Additionally, the case of Yulianus Paonganan, who received amnesty for violating Indonesia's Information and Electronic Transactions Law related to insulting President Joko Widodo, was noted. The PDI-P continues to position itself as a party committed to ideological preservation and national development within constitutional frameworks.
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