en.malanginspirasi.com – On October 29, 2026, Polda Metro Jaya organized the “Deklarasi Sumpah Pemuda Mahasiswa Indonesia 2026” or Youth Pledge Ceremony at Bundaran HI, drawing roughly 100 students, TNI and Polri personnel, and public figures.
Participants wore red-and-white headbands as large screens displayed images of President Prabowo Subianto.
Raffi Ahmad, serving as the president’s special envoy for youth and arts, addressed the gathering.
He spoke about the importance of national unity in the face of digital challenges, underscoring themes of patriotism and the need to combat hoaxes.
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Willie Salim, an influencer, also shared several videos showing his attendance.
The event’s timing and location quickly drew online backlash.
Critics pointed to the sharp contrast with student protests held the previous day, October 28, which focused on forest fires, budget allocations, rising education costs, and broader governance concerns.
Many questioned the choice of Bundaran HI—a site frequently associated with demonstrations—the composition of the guest list, and what they viewed as the ceremony’s perceived alignment with the government.
The declaration aimed to reaffirm youth commitment to national values amid contemporary pressures.
Online discussion, however, centered on the optics of holding a pro-unity, anti-hoax event at a landmark protest location just one day after students voiced grievances on multiple policy issues.
