Mokpo, S Korea (Antara Bali) - Indonesia`s fifth president Megawati
Soekarno Putri has unveiled the excellence of the Pancasila (state
ideology) democracy, initiated by first president Soekarno, which in
principle creates the equality of every citizen.
Megawati made the remarks after gaining an honorary doctorate in
economic democracy from the Mokpo National University of South Korea
here on Thursday.
"This principle which I believe as true democracy is a combination
of political democracy and economic democracy, which protects the poor
and, at the same time, limits the power of the rich," Megawati, who is
currently general chairperson of the Indonesia Democratic Party of
Struggle (PDIP), stated.
Pancasila, Indonesia`s state ideology of five principles, covers
belief in the One and Only God, a just and civilized humanity, a unified
Indonesia, democracy led by the wisdom of the representatives of the
people, and social justice for all Indonesians.
Soekarnoputri is the eldest daughter of first president Soekarno.
She further explained that the political thought of Soekarno, or
Bung Karno, is the antithesis of imperialism and capitalism, which is
the root cause of poverty among colonized people, including in
Indonesia.
"The five principles are the essence of Indonesian democracy,
namely Pancasila democracy. This is what I believe to be a true
democracy, a blend of political democracy and economic democracy,"
Megawati asserted.
She also believed that Pancasila democracy is a system that
protects the weak factions and limits the power of those in the
authority, in order to avoid the exploitation of the weak by the strong
group.
Democracy is a means and not a goal; the main point of democracy is
based on wisdom and consensus, not by debate or tactics, which will
only end in a power struggle and vote counting on the pros and cons that
must emerge, she disclosed.
Additionally, Pancasila democracy recognizes the freedom of thought
and speech, but it must also be accompanied by accountability and a
number of limitations.
On the economic side, the goal of Pancasila Democracy is to achieve
"Trisakti," which contains three points, namely to push Indonesia to be
sovereign in politics, independent in the economy, and personality in
culture.
"I believe that all countries in the world actually also dream of
the Trisakti conditions," she revealed, adding that Pancasila economic
system is not only suitable for Indonesia but also for the entire world.(WDY)
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