{"id":6643,"date":"2023-12-31T20:51:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T15:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.businessupturn.com\/?p=6643"},"modified":"2023-12-31T20:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T15:21:57","slug":"anies-baswedan-courts-youth-vote-and-challenges-status-quo-in-presidential-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/southeast-asia\/indonesia\/anies-baswedan-courts-youth-vote-and-challenges-status-quo-in-presidential-bid\/6643\/","title":{"rendered":"Anies Baswedan courts youth vote and challenges status quo in presidential bid"},"content":{"rendered":"

In his quest for Indonesia\u2019s presidency, former academic Anies Baswedan is strategically engaging with the youth, leveraging his academic background and challenging the status quo. At a recent dialogue session named \u2018Desak Anies\u2019 (Challenge Anies) held at Hazairin University in Sumatra, students posed hard-hitting questions, primarily focusing on his stance on Indonesia\u2019s planned new capital, Nusantara.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anies, who served as Jakarta\u2019s governor, responded with detailed explanations, showcasing his adeptness in addressing youth concerns. Having spent years as a university chancellor and founding the educational movement \u2018Indonesia Mengajar,\u2019 which placed young professionals as teachers in rural areas, Anies emphasizes the importance of engaging with the youth in his campaign strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Believing in the power of dialogue, Anies stated that he welcomes criticism and views those engaging in critical discussions as friends who care about Indonesia. With over 204 million people set to cast their votes on Valentine\u2019s Day in 2024, Anies strategically targets the youth demographic, comprising more than half of the electorate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Identifying youth as a focal point in his campaign, Anies, 54, draws on his experience as an academic, highlighting his tenure as the youngest chancellor in Indonesia\u2019s history at the age of 38. His commitment to societal change is evident through initiatives like Indonesia Mengajar, reflecting a desire to instigate positive transformation in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anies\u2019 campaign message revolves around justice and fighting for the interests of the masses. A key point of contention is his opposition to the planned new capital in Kalimantan, a policy championed by outgoing President Joko Widodo. Anies contends that the urgency for new capital is not as pressing as his rivals, Prabowo Subianto and Ganjar Pranowo, who support Widodo\u2019s plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eager to burnish his Islamic credentials, Anies emphasizes his connection to Bengkulu, the home of Indonesia\u2019s first president, Sukarno. Standing on Sukarno\u2019s housing complex, he pays tribute to the founding fathers, underlining the importance of intellectuals and scholars in shaping the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

During campaign stops, Anies rallies supporters by passionately advocating for change and justice. His formal and academic demeanour resonates with audiences, reinforcing his image as an intellectual and Islamic scholar. The campaigning duo, Anies and vice-presidential nominee Muhaimin Iskandar align with the Islamic-leaning National Awakening Party.<\/span><\/p>\n

An intertwined history with current President Joko Widodo adds complexity to Anies\u2019 campaign. A decade ago, Anies served as Widodo\u2019s spokesman during the latter\u2019s gubernatorial term in Jakarta. However, rumours of strained relations persist, fueling speculation that Anies\u2019 bid for the presidency is an attempt to showcase an alternative vision for Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an exclusive interview, Anies dismisses claims that his campaign is an antithesis to Jokowi, emphasizing the four elements of change he aims to implement. He envisions a presidency prioritizing the country\u2019s interests, justice, good governance, and democratic principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the campaign unfolds, Anies faces challenges, including lower electability ratings compared to his rivals. However, he remains focused on carrying out the people\u2019s mandate and navigating the electoral process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, Anies Baswedan\u2019s run for the presidency is marked by a deliberate emphasis on involving the youth, questioning existing policies, and positioning himself as an advocate for constructive transformation in Indonesia, anchored in principles of justice and good governance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Identifying youth as a focal point in his campaign, Anies, 54, draws on his experience as an academic, highlighting his tenure as the youngest chancellor in Indonesia\u2019s history at the age of 38.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":6644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[3377,286,4414,364],"class_list":["post-6643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indonesia","tag-anies-baswedan","tag-indonesia","tag-nusantara","tag-presidency"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6643\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}