Political Struggles of Indramayu's Deputy Regent

Luki Hakim's political journey reveals the challenges and disillusionment faced by deputy leaders in local governance.

### Political Dynamics: Disharmony Between the Regent and Vice Regent
* 🚪 "I have to **open the door myself**, and then sit waiting," describes the situation of a vice-regent who feels **neglected in his role**.
* 🗣 In the first year, election-winning couples often experience **psychological separation**, which is recognized by the Minister of Home Affairs.
* 💔 This disharmony can be seen in the case of the Deputy Governor of North Kalimantan who was **angry because he felt he did not get a role on social media**.
* 📊 Nina Agustina and Luki Hakim won the Indramayu Regency election with **around 10 billion in capital**, although they are now facing **internal conflicts**.
* 📉 Luki Hakim explained that despite his high popularity, he felt he was **not authorized to act as deputy regent**.
* 🤝 He admits that the position of **deputy regent is often not appreciated** and does not get **enough support from the regent**.
* 📝 "I don't blame anyone, I don't curse the darkness," he said as he acknowledged his **responsibility for unfulfilled promises**.
* 💼 With a salary of around **5 million** and inconsistent benefits, Luki felt that the position of deputy regent did not provide **room to work effectively**.

### Tensions and Responsibilities: A Deputy's Struggle in Indramayu Politics
* 💰 In 2022, the financial administration under the Bupati and Wakil Bupati included **Rp100 million for administration**, **Rp194,000 for medical check-ups**, and **Rp2.1 billion for Sekda's household facilities**.
* 💵 The operational budget for the regional head was **Rp1.1 billion**, leading to an estimated total of around **Rp3 billion in annual funds**, with the speaker receiving approximately **Rp150 million monthly**, totaling nearly **Rp2 billion per year**.
* 🤔 The speaker expressed discomfort with receiving funds for meals and drinks, stating they did not feel **deserving of such payments** since they believed they were **not fulfilling their duties**.
* 📉 They highlighted a **lack of resources and support**, including the absence of aides and security, which hindered their ability to **serve effectively in their role**.
* 🗣 The speaker emphasized the importance of **being present and engaged with the community**, noting that they spent significant time **addressing public concerns** despite limited support.
* 🚪 They decided to resign, feeling that their responsibilities were **not being met** and that they were **not able to fulfill their role adequately** due to a **lack of resources and political support**.
* 📜 The resignation process involved communication with the governor, who sought to **mediate the situation**, but the speaker maintained that they would **not retract their resignation without a clear solution to their challenges**.
* ⚖ Ultimately, the discussion highlighted broader issues within local governance, questioning the **necessity and effectiveness of the deputy role** in achieving **meaningful political outcomes for the community**.

MESRA DI KAMPANYE, 'CERAI' DI TAHUN PERTAMA: JABATAN WAKIL PADA GUBERNUR & BUPATI TAK PERLU ADA

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Luki Hakim's Experience as Indramayu Deputy Regent and Reasons for Resignation

Luki Hakim explained his difficulty in carrying out his duties due to lack of authority.

He says he has no regrets about entering politics.

Touching on the issue of disharmony between the Regent and Deputy Regent that often occurs.

Recounted the case of the Deputy Governor of North Kalimantan who experienced similar problems.

Luki Hakim explained that the context of the problem is not only personal, but also involves state institutions.

Indramayu Election Background and Luki Hakim's Role

Explaining the disharmony between him and Regent Nina Agustina that was seen in the media.

Explaining the victory of Nina Agustina and Luki Hakim in the Indramayu Regency election.

Explain the background of the political party that endorsed the couple.

Describes the process of determining candidate pairs and the introduction of Luki Hakim and Nina Agustina.

Explain the costs incurred during the election campaign.

Duties and Authorities of the Vice Regent and its Impact on Luki Hakim's Performance

Luki Hakim explained his understanding of the position of Vice Regent and the limitations of his authority.

He explained the moral sanctions borne by unfulfilled campaign promises.

Mention case examples of other Vice Regents who experienced similar problems.

Asked questions about the relevance of the Vice Regent position.

Luki Hakim explains the efforts that have been made to gain roles and fulfill promises to the community.

The Impact of Lack of Authority on Luki Hakim's Performance and Life

Explain the impact of disharmony on performance and public image.

Describes Luki Hakim's daily activities that interact more with the community.

Describes how the lack of staff support affected her work.

Describes interpellations received in the first year of office.

Explaining the problem of APBD failure caused by the Regent's absence.

Explain the status of the resignation that is still pending approval.

Explaining the Governor's mediation efforts and Luki Hakim's decision to stay back.

Explaining Luki Hakim's relationship with the supporting political parties.

Explaining Luki Hakim's regret or lack of regret over his political career.

The host's conclusion on the problems of the governance system and the relevance of the position of Deputy Regent.