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Brilio.net - The polemics in Indonesian politics are never-ending, despite having just held the 2024 Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) simultaneously on November 27, they are still ongoing.
One thing that stole the attention in the Jakarta Pilkada was Ridwan Kamil's expression of sadness when he found out that his late son's name was being dragged into the 2024 Pilkada.
It is known based on the decision of the Jakarta Provincial General Election Commission (KPU), Ridwan Kamil was one of the contestants competing in the Jakarta gubernatorial election yesterday with his deputy Suswono. In addition, there were also opponents Dharma Pongrekun-Kun Wardana Abyoto and Pramono Anung-Rano Karno.
The 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election is always interesting to discuss until the results of determining who will become Governor-Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, which will be announced by the KPU on December 15, 2024.
Ridwan Kamil begs his late son not to be dragged into the 2024 regional elections
Instagram/@fakta.beriita
In addition to the issue of election results, some time ago there was a lot of discussion about a netizen's upload on X that mentioned Ridwan Kamil's late son, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz or Eril. Where in the upload, Ridwan Kamil's ballot paper was seen overlaid with a picture of Eril with the caption 'found Eril in the Aire Swiss river'. Immediately the upload was reposted to various platforms and garnered various comments from netizens.
Responding to the currently popular upload, Ridwan Kamil responded, he expressed his sadness at seeing the situation. He admitted that he had no problem if someone bullied him as they pleased, as long as it did not involve his family or children. Ridwan also emphasized that if they only criticized him in the realm of the program, he did not have a problem with it. However, it hurt so much when his family was dragged into it.
Ridwan Kamil begs his late son not to be dragged into the 2024 regional elections
Instagram/@fakta.beriita
"You can bully me as much as you like, my program is stripped, it's okay to disagree," said Ridwan Kamil, brilio.net reported from Instagram @fakta.beriita, Saturday (30/11)
"But not family matters, no. Especially my child with this situation," he said.
Ridwan further emphasized that the public should understand the situation he is experiencing so that they do not just bring up the family name.
"Please imagine being me, something like that."
Then, Ridwan also admitted from the bottom of his heart that he was willing to sacrifice his entire career and current achievements to turn back time. But unfortunately, that could not be done.
Ridwan Kamil begs his late son not to be dragged into the 2024 regional elections
Instagram/@ridwankamil
"I can be honest, I would sacrifice all my achievements to play if I could, but I can't," he concluded.
Furthermore, Ridwan also explained that if anyone criticizes him, it is very welcome. Moreover, as a democratic country that upholds freedom of speech, so the criticism given also smells of his programs.
"Please feel free to criticize democracy, but don't make that chapter (family) too personal, sorry," said Jakarta gubernatorial candidate number 1.
Various comments flooded the upload, not a few netizens who were of the same opinion as Ridwan Kamil. Many argued that it was not good to slander family, let alone drag people who were not involved. In addition, there were also those who supported and encouraged Ridwan Kamil.
"He has accepted his defeat, but there are those who are slandering his family. Low human resources, at least have a conscience," commented netizen @feridwiputra97
"It's not polite for those who bully to remember that their child has already passed away, the tragedy is heartbreaking," @hi_riesarie
"Be patient, sir. I hope the bully doesn't feel the sadness that you feel," @hokitakira_wulansari
"Be patient and keep up the spirit, Mr. Emil," @ery_bagti
(brl/ola)
