Hundreds of students from the USU Bergerak Alliance staged a demonstration at the North Sumatra Provincial DPRD building on Jalan Imam Bonjol, Medan.

In front of the council building, they read out the 12 People’s Demands, intended as a form of criticism against the rampant corruption, political oligarchy, and public policies deemed not to side with the people.

The students asserted that their demands reflect public anxiety towards a power structure increasingly distant from the people’s interests.

“We, the students, stand with the people to reject oppressive policies and demand justice,” added one student representative during the action.

The protest proceeded tensely. As a symbol of resistance, the crowd burned used tires in front of the council office gate.

The situation escalated when students attempted to push into the building, leading to a shoving match with the guarding police officers.

“We came not for revelry, but to voice the people’s anxiety. The DPR and the government have strayed far from the people’s mandate, living luxuriously while the people suffer,” shouted one orator from atop a command vehicle.

In their statement, the crowd read the 12 People’s Demands:

  1. Abolish the luxurious allowances for DPR members, seen as only indulging the political elite’s lifestyle.
  2. DPR salaries must be proportional to the regional minimum wage so the people’s representatives directly experience the life of workers.
  3. Urge the ratification of the Asset Forfeiture Bill and the Anti-Corruption Bill.
  4. Transparency of BPK and KPK audit results so they don’t just circulate on the desks of the elite.
  5. Redirect the DPR’s official travel budget to education, health, and public welfare programs.
  6. Revolutionize political parties to stop oligarchic and cartel practices.
  7. Oversee the Criminal Code Bill (RKUHP) to ensure it does not become a tool of repression against the people.
  8. Ratify the Indigenous Communities Bill.
  9. Repeal the TNI Law, which is seen as opening the door for the return of the military’s dual function.
  10. Reject the National Police Bill (RUU Polri), deemed to grant excessive authority.
  11. Investigate corruption cases in North Sumatra, from the UMKM Center, road construction, Merdeka Field, to Teladan Stadium.
  12. Evaluate the leadership of North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution, considered not to side with the people.

North Sumatra DPRD building

The North Sumatra DPRD building is the seat of the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) for the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia, serving as its legislative center. While specific construction details are not widely documented, it functions as a modern governmental hub where local laws and policies are debated and established.

Jalan Imam Bonjol

Jalan Imam Bonjol is a major thoroughfare in Jakarta, Indonesia, named after Imam Bonjol, a national hero who led the Padri War against Dutch colonial rule in West Sumatra during the early 19th century. The road is historically significant as it runs through the Menteng area, which was a premier residential district developed by the Dutch colonial government in the early 20th century. Today, it is a central artery lined with government buildings, embassies, and commercial establishments.

BPK

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KPK

“KPK” refers to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan, a region with a rich history as a crossroads of ancient civilizations and a key part of the historic Gandhara region. It is known for its mountainous landscapes, vibrant Pashtun culture, and significant archaeological sites like the ancient ruins of Takht-i-Bahi.

Merdeka Field

Merdeka Field is a historic public square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, best known as the site where the country’s independence was declared in 1957. It was originally developed by the British colonial administration in the late 19th century and served as a cricket green and social hub. Today, it is surrounded by iconic colonial-era buildings and remains a powerful national symbol.

Teladan Stadium

Teladan Stadium is a historic football stadium located in Medan, Indonesia. It was constructed during the Dutch colonial era in the 1920s and was the home ground for the famed PSMS Medan football club. For decades, it served as a major sporting and cultural landmark in North Sumatra before its eventual demolition.

North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution

“North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution” is not a place or cultural site, but a person. Bobby Nasution is the current Governor of North Sumatra, Indonesia, and is also known for being the son-in-law of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. His administration focuses on regional development and economic growth within the province.

TNI

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