In Pati, Central Java, Indonesia, a large-scale protest erupted on August 13, 2025, demanding the resignation of Bupati Sudewo following his controversial decision to raise the Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) by up to 250 percent. Despite Sudewo's subsequent cancellation of the tax hike and public apology, demonstrators continued their protests, accusing him of arrogance and insensitivity to the public's concerns. The protest escalated into clashes with police, involving tear gas deployment and injuries to at least 64 people, including civilians and police officers. Eleven alleged provocateurs were detained but later released. Sudewo was evacuated from his office by tactical police units but refused to resign, asserting he was elected by the people. The regional legislative council (DPRD) of Pati responded by approving a special committee (Pansus) to investigate and proceed with a motion of no confidence against Sudewo, consolidating 22 demands from protesters into 12 key points. The protests also featured symbolic elements such as the One Piece pirate flag, which has become a symbol of dissent in Indonesia. The Central Java provincial government criticized Sudewo for not heeding advice to reconsider the tax increase. National figures, including Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, expressed regret over the unrest. The protests in Pati have prompted wider scrutiny of similar tax increases in other regions, such as Cirebon, where residents protested a reported but later disputed 1,000 percent tax hike. The situation in Pati remains tense, with ongoing political and legal processes addressing the fallout from the tax policy and public unrest.