Which Are Hanura’s Guiding Lights, and Which Gerindra’s?
Rallies, posters, commercials and smiling politicians have abounded over the past weeks and months. But what do the parties really stand for? This week we analyze those parties with a realistic expectation of a significant vote share and ask what their visions are. We look at two parties each day in list order. Today: Hanura and Gerindra Hanura “Choose someone who has a conscience, who knows what the people dream of and who is capable of making these dreams come true,” Hanura chairman Wiranto recently said at a campaign stop in Jakarta. Conscience, as the name of the party goes, is the keyword in Hanura’s jargon. Although the party has not showcased a clear political platform, Hanura is vowing to replace any of its executives who fail to respect the party’s commitment to working hard to improve people’s welfare. “If conscience talks, then all children of the nation will mutually care for, educate and train each other, so that ultimately an orderly, safe and prosperous atmosphere is bui
