Participants attending the event, mostly students, showed high enthusiasm during the discussion. The participants were actively involved in question-and-answer sessions and interactive discussions with the speakers.
"This discussion is very beneficial for us students. We now better understand how politics affects daily life and the importance of active participation in the democratic process," said one participant, Rozan, a 5th-semester student.
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Impact and Expectations
This activity is expected to have a positive impact on increasing smart political participation among young voters, especially facing the upcoming Regional Elections. With this political discussion, the organizers hope that good political understanding can produce smart voters, and young people are expected to be more critical in addressing various issues and policies.
"When young people understand politics well, they will be more critical in addressing various issues and policies. This is very important for the future of our democracy," added the Garis Juang Coordinator.
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Follow-up Plans
Seeing positive responses from various parties, Garis Juang plans to organize similar activities continuously. They will also develop more interactive activity formats and reach more young people.
"Going forward, we will continue to develop similar programs with more diverse formats. The goal remains the same, which is to increase awareness and political participation of the younger generation," concluded the Garis Juang Coordinator.
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