DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM - Deli Serdang Deputy Regent Lom Lom Suwondo has called on the National Awakening Party (Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa/PKB) to play an active role in regional development by scrutinising government policies, offering constructive recommendations and championing the aspirations of local communities.
Lom Lom said political parties should not limit their activities to organisational matters and electoral contests. They should also act as a bridge between public needs and government policy, ensuring that development programmes deliver tangible benefits to the people.
He made the appeal while attending a political orientation programme, the inauguration of PKB branch (DPC) and sub-branch (DPAC) officials across Deli Serdang Regency, and the party's Branch Working Conference (Muskercab) for the 2026–2031 term. The event took place at Grha Bhineka Perkasa Jaya in Lubuk Pakam on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Lom Lom emphasised that political parties have a strategic role in safeguarding democracy and strengthening relations between the government and the public. He said a party's success should not be judged solely by the size of its organisational structure or the number of votes it secures in elections.
Its contribution to resolving community problems, he added, should also serve as a key measure of how effectively it fulfils its political responsibilities.
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PKB Deli Serdang will continue to be present among the community, listen to people's problems, fight for their aspirations and provide solutions. A party's presence must not only be felt during political events, but must also be evident in people's everyday lives," he said.
Political Cooperation for Regional Development
Lom Lom stressed that developing Deli Serdang required the involvement of all sections of society, including political parties, community organisations, religious leaders, young people and other groups.
Differences in political affiliations and electoral choices, he said, should never prevent people from working together to improve the region. Every section of society shares responsibility for promoting progress and improving residents' welfare.
In this regard, PKB members should not merely support government programmes but also fulfil their oversight responsibilities objectively. Constructive criticism and practical recommendations are essential to ensuring that government policies reflect the actual needs of the community.
Lom Lom also highlighted the importance of open communication and accountability in relations between the regional administration and political parties. Such cooperation would help identify problems in the community at an early stage and ensure appropriate responses.
In line with Deli Serdang's development vision of a healthy, educated, prosperous, religious and sustainable region, the local government continues to prioritise improvements in public services, stronger community-based economic activity, job creation and a better quality of life.
These development priorities require support and scrutiny from all sections of society to ensure that programmes are implemented effectively and produce direct benefits for residents.
PKB NORTH SUMATRA STRENGTHENS CONSOLIDATION AND CADE DEVELOPMENT: North Sumatra PKB Regional Board Chairman H
Ashari Tambunan highlights the importance of organisational consolidation, sustained cadre development and practical work in serving the public. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
New Party Officials Urged to Strengthen Organisation
Addressing the newly inaugurated DPC and DPAC officials, Lom Lom urged them to begin consolidating the party's organisational structure immediately, including at grassroots level. He also highlighted the need to strengthen cadre development, maintain regular communication with the public and establish measurable work programmes that respond to community needs.
He hoped the new leadership would do more than carry out routine organisational activities. Instead, it should translate public concerns into practical programmes that deliver tangible results.
"Make the 2026–2031 term an opportunity to prove that PKB can become a mature political force, remain close to the community and make a meaningful contribution to the progress of Deli Serdang," he said.
Meanwhile, North Sumatra PKB Regional Board Chairman H Ashari Tambunan said the inauguration was not merely a formal ceremony or a change of leadership. Rather, it represented a renewed commitment and acceptance of responsibility to strengthen the party and champion the interests of the people.
Ashari urged all DPC and DPAC officials to reinforce organisational consolidation down to sub-district and village levels. He also encouraged them to maintain stronger communication with party members and local communities so that the party could remain responsive to issues on the ground.
He further called for greater involvement of young people and women in the party's ongoing cadre development. Their participation, he said, was important both for widening political engagement and preparing the next generation of party leaders.
PKB DELI SERDANG TARGETS SEVEN REGIONAL PARLIAMENT SEATS - Deli Serdang PKB Branch Chairman H Purwaningrum announces the party's target of increasing its representation in the regional parliament from three seats to seven at the next election. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
PKB Sets Target of Seven Regional Parliament Seats
Ashari also encouraged PKB to strengthen cooperation with a broad range of community groups, including Islamic scholars, Islamic boarding schools, civil society organisations, young people, farmers, fishermen and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
He said public trust must be repaid through practical work and a genuine commitment to people's interests, rather than political promises alone.
The inauguration of the DPC and DPAC officials across Deli Serdang Regency was conducted directly by North Sumatra PKB Regional Board Chairman H
Ashari Tambunan. Those attending included members of the North Sumatra PKB Regional Board, members of the North Sumatra Provincial Legislative Council, Deli Serdang Regency councillors, representatives of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), religious figures, party members and supporters.
Deli Serdang PKB Branch Chairman H Purwaningrum said around 1,500 people attended the event. He described the inauguration and branch working conference as an important opportunity to strengthen the commitment and solidarity of party members as they work to expand PKB's presence in Deli Serdang.
PKB currently holds three seats in the Deli Serdang Regency Legislative Council. For the next election, the party has set a target of increasing that number to seven.
The target presents a significant challenge for the new leadership, which must broaden public support, strengthen the party's organisational structure and expand political engagement down to sub-district and village levels.
The Deli Serdang PKB Branch Board for the 2026–2031 term is led by H Purwaningrum as chairman, with Mhd. Hasan Elkholqiyah serving as secretary and M. Fikri Ali Pulungan as treasurer.
Meanwhile, the party's Dewan Syuro advisory council is chaired by H Rakhmadsyah, with Awaludin Pulungan serving as secretary.
The new leadership is expected to strengthen the party's organisational foundations while expanding its contribution to regional development over the next five years.
With a new leadership structure and an ambitious target to increase its representation in the regional parliament, PKB Deli Serdang now faces the challenge of demonstrating that political strength can go hand in hand with public service and a meaningful contribution to the region's development. (IDNC)
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Edi Saputra | EDITOR:
Fik Sagala