PDIP-Gerindra Fangs failed to overthrow the PKS fortress in Depok

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –

Mohammad Idris-Imam Budihartono who was promoted by the coalition MCC, Democrats and the PPP were officially designated as winners by the KPU Pilkada City Depok 2020. Idris-Imam obtained 415,657 (55.45 percent) votes.

Idris-Imam’s victory overcame the thick coalition of his rival, Pradi Supriatna-Afifah Alia in Pilkada 2020. Pradi-Afifah was promoted by the Gerindra, PDI-P, Golkar, PAN, PKB and PSI coalition. However, Pradi-Afifah had to be satisfied with 332,689 (44.45 percent) votes.

Idris-Imam’s victory will bring PKS as the ‘ruler’ of Depok City for four consecutive terms or 20 years. Since the direct election was held at Depok in 2005, the PKS candidate pairs have always been successful.

Charta Politika Indonesia researcher Ardha Ranadireksa finds it natural for the Idris-Imam couple to again excel at Depok. He said that PKS, as one of the coalition’s engines, is still quite strong in the area known as Belimbing City.

“Yes, the PKS strength is still strong in Depok, the bottom line is yes, PKS is still strong in Depok,” Ardha said. CNNIndonesia.com, Wednesday (12/16).

Ardha acknowledged that the massive base and PKS supporters are still deeply rooted in Depok to this day. This is evident from the results of a poll conducted by Charta Politika some time ago. PKS has the strongest grassroots power in Depok than any other party.

Depok Mayor Mohammad Idris will return to office in the next five years after winning the 2020 Pilkada Depok (CNN Indonesia / Andry Novelino)

He said robustness was matched by PKS ‘ability to take care of the massive grassroots base. This factor is one of the reasons that PKS consistently wins over its regional lead candidate for the # 1 spot at Depok.

“Of the survey, the most visible PKS is the most entrenched and strongest. In fact, the second place is PDIP, Gerindra and all kinds. So if from the party side is rooted. Because you like it or not, the longer it takes. [berkuasa] getting stronger, “said Ardha.

Unlike PKS, Ardha sees the performance of the political parties of the Pradi-Afifah coalition in the Pilkada Depok 2020. Although led by a thick coalition with 33 seats in the Depok DPRD, this does not automatically help Pradi-Afifah to win the Pilkada.

He assessed that the decision of the elites of the political parties that flocked to support Pradi-Afifah was not automatically followed by the masses and sympathizers of the 6 supporting parties at the grassroots level.

“So it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are moved either. As long as it is not consolidated, the party is not yet solid, I see. The coalition in Pradi-Afifah may also not have been maximized and not 100 percent,” he said.

Depok Deputy Mayor Pradi Supriyatna (currently in a white shirt) against Depok Mayor M. Idris at Pilkada 2020. Pradi lost to Idris (ANTARA FOTO / Indrianto Eko Suwarso / ed / foc / 15).

Idris Easy Claims of Success

Not only that, Ardha assessed that Idris’ factor as Depok’s incumbent mayor plays an important role in regaining the victory at Pilkada Depok 2020.

According to him, Idris achieved the tailcoat effect by winning the sympathy of the public from various “sales” of the successful development of Depok City during his leadership over the past five years.

“Whether we like it or not when the incumbent, much less both progress, whether we like it or not, the incumbent focuses on the regent or the mayor. Number one is number one. Then people see the number one official in the area “, said.

Ardha assessed that the ‘selling’ of a region’s success in Pilkada will win sympathy if the number 1 person in the region is doing it, that is, the Governor / Mayor / Regent rather than the Lieutenant Governor / Deputy Mayor / Vice Regent.

If successful, the claim to development success can entice residents to elect a leader.

In contrast to his rival, Pradi, who is also Depok’s deputy mayor in office. Ardha assessed that it was difficult for Pradi to sell and claim the success of the program and the performance of the Depok government to the community at Pilkada 2020.

Pradi is known to be Depok’s deputy mayor who has accompanied Idris since 2015.

“Because they are both progressing, it’s hard for Pradi to say, ‘It’s my job, you know.’ Because Depok people see Idris more,” Ardha said.

“Pradi’s challenge yesterday was that it was difficult for him to claim the policy, that is a problem in itself for a representative who deals with his superior,” he continued.

(rzr / bmw)