Duri (AmiraRiau.com) - Kasmarni's advancement as a candidate for Regent of Bengkalis added to the ranks of women who are advancing in the political arena. The Indonesian Political Women Caucus (KPPI) in Riau sees this as progress that will provide greater space to build the nation.
Thursday (23/05/2020) at Family Anda's Restaurant, Rangau street Km 10, Bengkalis Regency, expressed support for the Kasmarni and Bagus Santoso pairs who were promoted by the PAN, Gerindra and Nasdem political parties.
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Ade Hartati Rahmat, M.Pd, voicing KPPI's support for Kasmarni in the Bengkalis Pilkada.[/caption]
Support from the chairman of KPPI Riau, Ade Hartati Rahmat
Ade Hartati Rahmat, M.Pd expressed support for Kasmarni Bagus Santoso as the Chairperson of the Riau Indonesian Women's Political Caucus (KPPI).
The Riau Women's Political Women Caucus (KPPI) aims to advance the role of women in leadership in order to advance Indonesia. For this reason, KPPI supports women who advance in the 2020 regional elections in Riau.
"On this occasion we want to ask you to become the chairman of KPPI Bengkalis. We really hope that Mrs. Kasmarni can come forward and be elected as a representative of women who progress in the regional elections, hopefully it will be given the ease of smoothness so that Riau has one woman as a regent. Even though we come from different parties, we see that women must be supported to fight for leadership in the regions because leadership does not always have to be in the hands of men but also women, "said Ade Hartati, Member of Commission V DPRD Riau.
"We hope that we can fight together, continue the friendship and you as our encouragement so that in the future there are those who come forward in the Pilkada from KPPI. We also ask for your directions regarding the conditions in Bengkalis and hopes in the future that we will help voice the KPPI, "continued Ade.
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KPPI Riau's support for Kasmarni was handed over directly by the Chairman of KPPI, Ade Hartati Rahmat, M.Pd.[/caption]
KPPI's Advocacy Team
The Indonesian Women's Political Caucus (KPPI) also has a special women's advocacy team to assist political women chaired by Mrs. Rahmah and her team, namely Mrs. Linda, Mrs. Gusmiar, and Mrs. Lian, who are used to engaging in political events. Political assistance will always be carried out in accordance with the duties and functions of the Republic of Indonesia.
Meanwhile, a member of KPPI Riau who is a native of Bengkalis, Mrs. Dina also expressed her hope that if Kasmarni Bagus Santoso succeeds in serving as Regent of Bengkalis, "Our marine potential has not been fully explored. We hope that Mrs. Kasmarni can explore this potential and develop it as best as possible to improve the welfare of the community by the sea, considering the sea location of Bengkalis Regency is in a strategic location between Bengkalis and Rupat Island.
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Kasmarni, Bengkalis Regent Candidate from the Golkar political parties supported by 4 political parties, PAN, PKB, PBB, and Nasdem.[/caption]
Kasmarni's Optimism
Kasmarni was originally a bureaucrat who actually started from the ground up to become an expert staff. To advance in the 2020 elections, he resigned at the 45 years old.
This politician from the Golkar political parties did not only prepare a strategy to win the election battle. He also prepares mental and physical birth, including the family also implanted the same thing.
"Starting from good intentions, we ask for support from all mothers because nowadays women dare to appear is something that is out of the ordinary. We hope that if God blesses us, we will open the first way to become regional heads, namely women. We have to prove that women can, "explained Kasmarni.
"Behind the courage we must be ready with all the risks. We hope this is the best way. Regarding all kinds of risks that are often faced, do not become a burden. To political opponents, even though we have to maintain friendship because we will meet and win, we are still brothers in this Malay land, "her added.
"We are not perfect but we have good intentions to build Bengkalis. We also express thousands of thanks to KPPI Riau women who were pleased to attend this opportunity. Hopefully we can fight together, ”concluded Kasmarni.
