Socialization Without Rules Prone to Conflict

Nine months before the 2024 election campaign stage, a number of political parties and potential figures for presidential candidates and prospective legislative members socialize intensively with the public.

KOMPAS/AGUS SUSANTO

Political party flags are displayed at the General Election Commission (KPU) Office, Jakarta, Tuesday (17/1/2023).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The absence of strict rules governing socialization before the start of the 2024 election campaign stage at the end of November could potentially encourage election participants to compete with each other in winning the sympathy of potential voters, without rules. The implication is conflicts are prone to break out. Also, the principle of fairness in elections will be difficult to uphold.

Nine months before the 2024 election campaign stage, a number of political parties and potential figures for presidential candidates (capres) and prospective legislative members (caleg) socialize intensively with the public. Some make frequent visits to various areas. Some install props such as billboards and banners with self-portraits in various strategic locations. Likewise, on social media, they introduce themselves often.