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DPRD holds key roles in development of outer parts: Wiranto
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Coordinating Political, Security and Legal Affairs Minister Wiranto (right) talks with Coordinating Economic Minister Darmin Nasution (left) during a limited Cabinet meeting. (Antara/Yudhi Mahatma)
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senior minister has called on members of Regional Legislative Councils (DPRD) across the country to commit to realizing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's priority to develop Indonesia from its outer areas.
This goal, which is one of Jokowi's "Nawacita" (nine key programs), will only be achieved if regional legislators are able to push regional leaders to prioritize policies that promote the improvement of people's welfare, Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto said.
"DPRD members represent the people's interests and are responsible for people's aspirations on matters that should be addressed by regional leaders. Remember, legislators exist because of the people," Wiranto said in his speech at the second national working meeting (Rakernas) of the Indonesia City Council Association (Adeksi) in Bali, as quoted in a statement released by his office on Wednesday.
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The event was held to allow members of city councils across Indonesia to coordinate to optimize their support of national and regional development.
The minister further reiterated that DPRD members should be humble because legislators were elected only to serve the people. (bbs)
