PSI Tegaskan Pelaporan Jusuf Kalla Bukan Sikap Partai, Siapkan Mediasi

Suara Pecari – 18 April 2026 | PSI clarified that the report filed by Sahat Martin Philip Sinurat against former Vice President Jusuf Kalla does not reflect the party’s official position. The statement was delivered by daily chair Ahmad Ali during a meeting at President Jokowi’s residence in Solo.

According to Ali, Sahat is a member of the Indonesian Christian Youth Movement (GAMKI) and acted on behalf of that organization, not on PSI’s directive. He emphasized that the party has no involvement in any legal action concerning JK.

The report, lodged at the Metro Jaya Police, alleged blasphemy stemming from JK’s remarks at a university mosque in March. GAMKI and several other Christian groups consider the comments provocative and have pursued the case through formal channels.

While acknowledging Sahat’s role as PSI’s head of political affairs, Ali stressed that his decision was personal and guided by GAMKI’s internal policies. “It is his responsibility as a GAMKI leader, not a PSI order,” he said.

PSI’s supreme leader Kaesang Pangarep had previously instructed cadres to refrain from filing complaints that could inflame public tension. The party’s internal meeting a day before the incident reiterated the need to maintain political decorum.

Ali also disclosed that he intends to mediate between JK and Sahat to resolve the dispute amicably. He reported receiving a call from JK after the police filing and proposed a direct dialogue to clear misunderstandings.

Both Ali and JK share positions in the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI), where JK serves as chairman and Ali leads the Central Sulawesi branch. This dual affiliation gives Ali a personal stake in protecting JK’s reputation within the Muslim community.

The mediation plan includes a meeting in the near future, according to Ali, who described Sahat as “my younger brother” and JK as “my elder brother.” He expressed confidence that a face‑to‑face discussion could end the “noise” surrounding the case.

The incident occurs amid a broader wave of criminal reports filed against public figures for critical statements. Recent weeks have seen journalists, activists, and scholars charged under blasphemy and incitement statutes.

Notably, political analyst Saiful Mujani, activist Islah Bahrawi, and academic Ubedilah Badrun were also reported to police for remarks deemed provocative. Their cases illustrate a growing trend of politicizing speech in Indonesia.

Observers warn that such legal actions risk chilling free expression and may be used as tools in partisan battles. PSI’s distancing from the JK report signals its awareness of the delicate balance between party activism and legal entanglement.

As the mediation proceeds, PSI reiterates its commitment to respect individual rights while avoiding direct involvement in judicial processes. The outcome will likely influence how political parties navigate personal initiatives of their members in future controversies.