Magelang – Hundreds of residents of Bandongan District, Central Java, on Monday (29/1) joined in the joy when President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto stopped by to eat meatball soup together at a street food stall.
Jokowi and Prabowo arrived at Bakso Pak Sholeh Bandongan stall after inaugurating the main building of the Magelang Military Academy (Akmil). They sat at the same table facing each other and each enjoyed a portion of meatball soup, accompanied by young coconut water.
As Jokowi and Prabowo were seen chatting while eating the most famous meatball soup in Bandongan, the gathered residents scrambled to capture the moment. Not only that, as soon as Prabowo arrived, they shouted to greet and shake hands with him. “I love you, Mr. Prabowo,” shouted the young women in the crowd.
There were also some men and young people shouting Prabowo’s name to get attention and be approached by the defense minister. “Mr. Minister of Defense, Mr. Minister of Defense! Shake hands, Sir! Over here (haven’t got a turn),” said a young man in a black t-shirt while raising both hands enthusiastically.
One of the native residents of Bandongan, Risma (33), said she was very happy today to have the opportunity to see Jokowi and Prabowo. It was her first time meeting both of them, whom she usually only saw on television and social media videos.
“I’m so happy. I even got to shake hands (with Prabowo),” said Risma.
She noted that Prabowo’s character is similar to Jokowi’s, which is warm and friendly to the people. “(Turns out) he’s just like Mr. Jokowi, (Prabowo) is really friendly to the people,” she said.
Risma hopes that in the future, if Prabowo is entrusted to be the president, he can successfully continue the programs initiated by Jokowi. Moreover, it is important to always remember the people.
“Only Mr. Prabowo can continue Mr. Jokowi’s programs. I support it. I hope he continues to be in touch with the people,” she said. (SENOPATI)
Source: https://prabowosubianto.com/enthusiasm-hundreds-of-central-java-residents-see-jokowi-and-prabowo-eating-meatball-soup-together-hopefully-remain-in-touch-with-the-people/
