Beware of Nepal Issues That Can Become Provocations in the Country

The Haidar Alwi Institute (HAI) reminded all elements of the nation to work together to maintain unity amidst the global political crisis.

The institute believes Indonesia must learn from the situation in Nepal to avoid a similar experience.

The wave of demonstrations in Nepal over the past week has turned into a major tragedy.

These demonstrations have claimed lives, destroyed state buildings, and dragged prominent political figures into the crisis.

HAI Director, Sandri Rumanama, stated that the unrest in Nepal should be a lesson for the Indonesian nation.

“We are both democracies, per capita incomes are not much different, and even the national economic graphs are not significantly different. Therefore, we must learn from the situation in Nepal and unite amidst global geopolitical uncertainty,” he said in Jakarta.

Sandiar Alwi emphasized the need for security forces to be vigilant following the recent unrest in Indonesia.

He stated that early anticipation is crucial to prevent potential conflict from escalating.

“The government, along with security forces, must prepare for uncertain global conditions. Moreover, we have just experienced a tragedy similar to Nepal, so a political crisis could potentially arise,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) emphasized that the public should not be provoked by rumors circulating on social media.

The Head of Public Information for the National Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, emphasized the public’s need to be wise in responding to chain messages and calls for demonstrations.

“I urge the public to respond to information clearly. Refer to mass media and journalists who present the facts,” he said.

Trunoyudo emphasized that the media has a strategic role in clarifying issues.

He urged the public to be more selective before believing and spreading information.

“Every piece of information must be filtered and its source verified. Use the mass media as the primary reference,” he stressed.

Previously, influencer and activist Aalia Mauro also highlighted the demonstrations in Nepal through her account X. She said the spirit of the demonstrators was to fight corruption and promote clean governance. *