Bamsoet Launches Political Book: The Importance of Embracing Differences

On February 15, 2026, an important cultural and political event took place at the Parliament Senayan complex, Jakarta: the launch of the book ‘Prabowo: Politics of Common Sense Without the Stage’. Authored by renowned journalist Joseph Osdar, the event was attended by Bambang Soesatyo, former Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly of Indonesia (MPR RI) and Vice Chairman of the Golkar Party, who emphasized the need for rational political discourse and nurturing differences. Bamsoet highlighted the importance of caring for democracy to avoid empty rhetoric and sensationalism, which often lead to societal polarization. The book, containing 240 pages of deep analysis, offers a more nuanced and multifaceted perspective … (truncated)