Thursday 18 September 2014

JOKOWI , WHEN VILLAGERS BECAME PRESIDENT

 

Live in poverty and can only a primary school education in the schools for the middle class down, SDN 111 Tirtoyoso Solo, Joko Widodo who would have eventually become a phenomenal figure in this Republic. From parents to children, from towns to villages, all know his name: Jokowi.

Jokowi popularity peaked when he joined the Presidential Election of 2014 July 9 Wherever he goes, his pace is always followed by hundreds to thousands of people. People willing to jostle sake can only see the figure and shake hands with this skinny guy. Jokowi has become an idol, as well as a beacon of hope most of the people of Indonesia, especially the lower middle class society.

Born on the banks of the river in Surakarta, June 21, 1961, and place of residence ever been evicted several times, the couple's son and Sujiatmi Notomiharjo Mihardjo Noto began to enter politics after joining the PDI-P. While politics, a graduate of the Faculty of Forestry UGM was still carrying out his profession as a merchant house and garden furniture, timber inherit the family has cultivated for a long time.

Involvement in PDIP turned out to be the initial step for Jokowi to carve out a career as a public official. Paired with FX Hadi Rudyatmo, in 2005, it managed to swing Iriana husband became mayor of Solo.

Of course this victory obtained not granted. When running for Mayor of Solo, many doubt the ability of the father of 3 children --Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Kahiyang Ayu, and this Pangarep-- Kaesang.

Jokowi who as a child was called Mulyono, not discouraged. Armed with experience along the cities in Europe while selling merchandise and furniture to meet the buyer (buyer), Jokowi to make Solo establish itself as one of the cities that is not inferior to European cities.

Starting with the establishment of good governance and corruption-free arrangement of street vendors, increase open space such as parks, preserve historic buildings, promote economy, develop the arts and culture, Jokowi managed to change the face of Solo or Surakarta became a city of tourism, culture, and batik.

Under his leadership, the city of Solo, also known as humanists and pro-poor through health cards and smart cards are given to people unable to. Overall, Jokowi successfully deliver branding Solo with the motto "Solo: The Spirit of Java".

For his dedication to the city of his birth, the alumni and alumni SMPN1 Solo Solo SMAN 6 was rewarded many awards. Thanks to this success, in 2010 over 90% of citizens Solo again chose him as mayor for a second term, with a term of office until 2015.

While leading Solo, Jokowi known as the leader of a simple, assertive, caring people, and fast acting. Jokowi never took a salary. He also does not use the new official car when served. Jokowi still using the previous mayor's official car heritage.

One characteristic that was consistently associated with Jokowi is blusukan habit. Yes, Jokowi recognized as the sole leader in Indonesia who diligently blusukan alias down to the community. Jokowi not hesitate to visit the slum pockets to hear directly the voice of citizens.

"If we never get down to the bottom, no skin contact with people, how we can feel people's complaints? What are their aspirations? I think it's hard to feel," said Jokowi when the presidential election campaign in GOR K., King City, Jayapura, Papua, Thursday, June 5, 2014.

Mentioned, Jokowi just sit in the office approximately 2-3 hours. The rest go directly into the field, conduct unannounced inspections, and oversee the implementation of the program.

Capital is used Jokowi to win the heart of Jakarta residents while following the election of Governor of DKI Jakarta in 2012 ago. Following the election of Jakarta, Jokowi originally unseeded, including by his own party. Many doubted his ability to be able to lead the capital, let alone attract the sympathy of the citizens of Jakarta. His opponent was not arbitrary, the incumbent governor Fauzi Bowo.

However, Jokowi who was called Joko at his home, then more familiarly called Jokowi after a French furniture buyer abbreviate his name to Jokowi, work hard again dismissed all the doubts.

Regent took the East Belitung, Tjahaja Basuki Purnama or Ahok, steady Jokowi register with the Election Commission office in Jakarta as a candidate for governor of the period 2002-2017. Both come Kopaja using public buses. "This is not for sensation. I just wanted to prove whether Kopaja still proper to use or not. Apparently it's time to be replaced," said Jokowi that time, March 19, 2012.

Jokowi moves on the political arena to the city to make his name flying. Especially after taking office as the governor of Jakarta on October 15, 2012, no longer just a name Jokowi called Solo and Jakarta residents, but in Indonesia. Even international Jokowi reconcile with President Barack Obama and refer to Obama as its Jokowi Indonesia.

To prove his ability to take care of Jakarta, not even a 100 day reign, Jokowi already distributing Jakarta Health Card.

He also remained blusukan as entry into sewers roundabout area, Central Jakarta, to monitor the readiness of the culvert to face the rainy season. In early December 2012, Jakarta Jokowi launched Smart Card.
 
Jokowi series also builds village for poor people, normalized Pluit Reservoir and Ria Rio, frequent inspection to the village, district and government agencies to directly monitor the performance of government officials.

He also held the post of the auction to find a clean line leaders and work to serve the people in the city. Jokowi also managed to relocate the street vendors in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.

One thing Jokowi retained despite the simplicity became governor. Although already become the most powerful man in the capital, Jokowi only use Toyota Innova car as his official vehicle.

On the first day of Eid, 2013, Jokowi blusukan bring his wife to the village of High Land series, and without hesitation eating ketupat and Opor provided residents. He also dispenses money Lebaran Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000 to the children in the village.

Jokowi is a unique figure. As a leader who loves art, he often did not hesitate to express his favorite art. Jokowi among others, known as lovers rock and collecting tapes of rock music, including Guns N 'Roses, Metallica, and Iron Maiden. He often mingle with residents to watch a rock concert.

Simplicity, hard work, achievement, close and care about people, clean and popular, is then made ​​Chairman of the PDIP Megawati Sukarnoputri carrying Jokowi as a presidential candidate in the presidential election July 9, 2014.

Jokowi paired with former Vice President Jusuf Kalla and the pair beat presidential-vice presidential candidate Prabowo-Hatta Rajasa. This victory brings automatic Jokowi as the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia.

The little person who was born on the banks of the river is now president.

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