Politics and Violence
The “politics of violence” is an ideology or mindset; the way of thinking of a regime and people in a political activity. In the era of reform, the politics of violence leftover from the New Order Era has been rejected by the nation.
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A water cannon vehicle is used on May 5, 2013 during a riot control simulation of the Pakuan Law and Order Officer Pre-operation at Gasibu Square in Bandung, West Java. A joint exercise involving personnel from the National Police, Indonesian Military (TNI) and Hansip civilian security units followed the simulation, which was performed in preparation for the Bandung mayoral election on June 23, 2013.
With the 2018 Asian Games now over, and as we enter the “difficult” stage of politics, we need to focus on minimizing the type of politics that highlights in a negative manner differences in perspectives and interests.
The “politics of violence” is an ideology or mindset; the way of thinking of a regime and people in a political activity. In the era of reform, the politics of violence leftover from the New Order Era has been rejected by the nation.