The Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia strengthened student political literacy through the DPD RI Goes to Campus program at Airlangga University , Surabaya, to increase the younger generation's understanding of democracy and the role of state institutions.
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"Democracy will thrive when the younger generation is politically literate, not apathetic, but optimistic, loving, and willing to understand democratic spaces," said DPD RI Member Lia Istifhama after the activity.
Lia said the activity was a momentum for the 22-year-old DPD RI to become more well-known to the younger generation.
According to her, students' understanding of state institutions is important for maintaining the nation's sustainability while increasing participation in democracy.
She explained that the younger generation needs to understand the function and role of the DPD RI, including in absorbing and fighting for regional aspirations.
Thus, students can see political issues and policies holistically, not only based on partial information circulating on social media.
Lia also linked political literacy to the concept of Green Democracy or green democracy promoted by DPD RI Chairman Sultan B. Najamudin.
"A healthy democracy requires the involvement of a young generation with optimism and an understanding of the political process," she said.
She also believes the principle of meritocracy needs to be strengthened by improving the leadership skills of the younger generation so they can prepare themselves to become leaders, including in representative institutions.
Lia stated that the Regional Representative Council plays a role as a catalyst and regional representative. Therefore, students are expected to not only receive information but also actively convey input and aspirations to this state institution.
Meanwhile, Airlangga University's Director of Student Affairs, Eko Supeno, stated that the activity is part of the students' learning process to get to know state institutions and understand the mechanisms for absorbing public aspirations.
"Through direct face-to-face meetings like this, students will become closer and understand the main tasks and functions of state institutions," Eko said.
He believes that direct meetings can help reduce misunderstandings about state institutions that could potentially arise from unfiltered information on social media.
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