Tantangan Demokrasi di Indonesia: Pemilu dan Pilkada

Abstrak

Indonesia faces a complex political challenge. Regulations are established and enforced, but violations still occur in the general election and regional elections. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates, as well as regional head candidates at provincial, district, and municipal levels, strive to secure their seats. It is only natural that regulations, as a legal basis, be adhered to in order to uphold democracy. The General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Elections Supervisory Agency (BAWASLU) have established the correct rules of the game. These rules should serve as guidelines for healthy political competition. Dynastic politics and money politics, as problems that frequently arise in political practice, must be eliminated. Upholding democracy in political competition is a challenge in itself because many sharp obstacles still hinder the progress of democracy in Indonesia. It is best for policies to have a positive impact on society. It is beneficial to include public involvement in decision-making so that it is accepted by all parties. This pattern facilitates the work of the KPU and BAWASLU in the general election and regional elections.