Suspected Removal of Airlangga Hartarto from Golkar
Airlangga Hartarto steps down as Golkar General Chair, an abrupt decision that stirs speculation that senior politicians and regional party leaders are being lobbied ahead of the party’s extraordinary national congress.
Erwan Hermawan
August 19, 2024
Suspected Removal of Airlangga from Golkar
THREE months ahead of the Golkar Party’s national congress, Airlangga Hartarto suddenly resigned from his position as general chair on Saturday, August 10. The Coordinating Minister for the Economy had been widely expected to retain his position as the party’s leader.
“After careful consideration, and in order to maintain the unity of the Golkar Party and ensure stability during
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