PDI-P Returns to the Opposition: A Look Back and Forward

The 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election has ushered in a new era for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), as they prepare to take on the role of opposition after a significant electoral defeat. This development prompts us to revisit the last time PDI-P found itself in this position: during the presidency of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) from 2004 to 2009.

The 2004 election saw a victory for the Democratic Party and Golkar, with SBY and Jusuf Kalla securing the presidency over PDI-P's candidates, Megawati Soekarno Putri and Hasyim Muzadi. This defeat marked the beginning of PDI-P's role as a vocal and critical opposition force.

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