Jakarta – The student demonstration echoing the hashtag “Indonesia Gelap” on February 17, 2025, in Jakarta highlighted various government policies. This demonstration involved hundreds of students from various universities in Indonesia, conducting a long march from Taman Ismail Marzuki to Patung Kuda, Medan Merdeka Barat.
They voiced their concerns over the budget efficiency policy and several other policies that are considered detrimental to the people. The government, through the Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi, provided an official response regarding the demonstration.
Understanding the “Indonesia Gelap” 2025 demonstration is very important for all elements of society, especially students, academics, and political observers. This action is not just an ordinary demonstration, but a reflection of the unrest over the direction of President Prabowo Subianto’s government policies, which have only been in place for 100 days.
The “Indonesia Gelap” demonstration has attracted public attention because it voices widespread concerns within society. The hashtag #IndonesiaGelap also went viral on social media, sparking debates and analyses from various parties. Here is the complete coverage by Liputan6.com, Wednesday (19/2/2025).
100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran’s Government Marked by Protests
The first hundred days of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s administration were marked by massive demonstrations titled “Indonesia Gelap.” This action was carried out by hundreds of students from various universities in Indonesia on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Jakarta and several other cities.
Quoting from Antara News, this demonstration was triggered by the government’s budget efficiency policy, which is considered detrimental to the people, especially in the education and social welfare sectors. Students believe that the policy is not transparent and has the potential to worsen the economic conditions of the people.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, in his statement at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (18/2/2025), acknowledged the action as a form of freedom of expression.
“That it hasn’t been able to please all parties, perhaps there are those who haven’t accepted it.” “For us, the government, it’s normal,” he said as quoted by Antara News.
However, he also reminded the importance of delivering criticism wisely and not distorting the facts. He emphasized that the government remains open to criticism and constructive input from the public.
The Prabowo-Gibran administration has indeed faced various challenges from the beginning.
In addition to the “Indonesia Gelap” demonstrations, the government also faces pressure to address various economic and social issues. Nevertheless, the Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue striving to find solutions to the existing problems.
“We will welcome a rising Indonesia.” We as a nation must be optimistic,” he asserted.
A similar action was held in West Sumatra, where hundreds of students protested in front of the West Sumatra Provincial DPRD Building on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. They also voiced the same demands, considering the government’s efficiency policy detrimental to the people.
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