Rano Karno's name is being discussed ahead of the 2024 simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada). This is inseparable from the news that he is being supported by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) to run in the Jakarta gubernatorial election.
Previously, Rano Karno was mentioned as a candidate for deputy governor of Jakarta alongside Anies Baswedan. However, in the announcement of PDIP's regional head candidates (cakada) stage 3 on Monday (26/8), the names of both were not announced at all.
Until surprisingly PDIP decided to nominate Pramono Anung. The senior PDIP cadre who now serves as the Indonesian Cabinet Secretary was chosen as Rano Karno's running mate in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada contest. Both have officially registered at the Jakarta KPUD on the second day of registration, Wednesday (28/8).
PDIP's decision to nominate Rano Karno as a candidate for deputy governor marks a new chapter in his political career. The man widely known as "Si Doel" is now on the verge of an opportunity to represent and seek votes from the citizens of DKI Jakarta.
However, Rano is no stranger to politics . Before his nomination as deputy governor of DKI Jakarta, he had served in various political roles.
For more details, here is Rano Karno's political career journey, summarized by brilio.net from various sources, Wednesday (28/8).
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Rano Karno has been involved in politics since 2002 by becoming a member of the MPR Representative Group of Artists.
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In addition, he was also a special ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the field of education in 2003.
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As his popularity increased, Rano Karno ran as a candidate for deputy regent of Tangerang.
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In the 2008 Tangerang regional elections, he was the running mate of Regent Ismet Iskandar.
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However, this position was not completed, because in 2011 he was elected as Deputy Governor of Banten for the 2012-2017 period accompanying Ratu Atut Chosiyah.
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In 2015, Rano Karno was appointed Governor of Banten, replacing Ratu Atut Chosiyah, who was found guilty by the Corruption Court (Tipikor).
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As governor, Rano focused on improving infrastructure, education, and health services in Banten. He successfully completed his term in office until 2016.
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In the 2019 legislative election, this Betawi-blooded Minang actor managed to get into Senayan with the most votes representing PDIP.
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Now Rano Karno is again showing his dedication in the world of politics with his nomination as Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta paired with Pramono Anung.