Bandung –

Hundreds of student demonstrators began arriving at the West Java Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) Building on Diponegoro Street, Bandung City, on Monday afternoon. The crowd, consisting of various student groups, arrived while bringing a number of demands.

At 2:25 PM local time, the demonstrators arrived on foot from the direction of Pusdai Mosque. They carried many banners containing demands and criticisms, such as “DPR (People’s Betrayal Council),” “Indonesia in a Democracy Emergency,” and others.

Upon arriving in front of the West Java DPRD Building, the crowd immediately began burning used tires and holding speeches. In their speeches, they conveyed a number of complaints, concerns, and demands regarding what is currently happening in the country.

Interestingly, during the speech, one speaker delivered a message of peace to the crowd. The speaker asked the crowd to demonstrate in an orderly, peaceful, and non-anarchic manner.

“Do not be anarchic, do not let there be provocateurs,” said the speaker, met with loud applause from the student crowd.

He also urged the crowd to look after one another. He stated that there are parents waiting at home and that everyone must return home in healthy condition.

“Take care of Bandung City, your parents are still waiting for you at home,” he said.

Meanwhile, security forces were seen standing guard around the protest location. The gate of the West Java DPRD Building was closed, covered by a large white banner displaying demands and several photos of officials.

Traffic flow was diverted; vehicles intending to pass by the West Java DPRD Building were redirected to Cilamaya Street.

West Java DPRD Building

The West Java DPRD Building is the seat of the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) for the province of West Java, Indonesia. It serves as the center for the province’s legislative activities and governance, representing the local democratic process. While specific historical details are limited in public records, it functions as a modern governmental institution within the capital city of Bandung.

Diponegoro Street

Diponegoro Street is a major thoroughfare in Jakarta, Indonesia, named after Prince Diponegoro, a national hero who led the Java War (1825-1830) against Dutch colonial rule. Today, it is a prominent central street known for housing several important government buildings and foreign embassies.

Pusdai Mosque

The Pusdai Mosque (Persatuan Umat Islam Indonesia Mosque) is the largest mosque in West Java, Indonesia, constructed between 1997 and 2003. It serves as a major center for Islamic activities and education in the region, reflecting the area’s strong religious identity. Its grand architecture, featuring a large central dome and towering minarets, makes it a significant landmark in Bandung.

Cilamaya Street

Cilamaya Street is a historic thoroughfare in the old town of Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. It is known for its well-preserved Dutch colonial-era architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The street serves as a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, reflecting the area’s rich history as a center for trade and administration.