DPR Plenary Session Amidst Political Shifts and Gibran Rumors

The House of Representatives (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia is scheduled to hold a plenary session today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 14:00 WIB (UTC+7). This schedule marks a shift from the usual commencement time of 10:00 WIB, reflecting the evolving national political dynamics.

Based on reports from CNN Indonesia and ANTARA on Thursday (11/12/2026), the leadership of the House stated that the agenda for this upcoming plenary session is being closely monitored as various proposals and developments unfold within the parliament.

Plenary Session Plans and the Right of Opinion Proposal

DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad stated that while the plenary session is set for 14:00 WIB today, official invitations had not yet been distributed as of Wednesday (11/11/2026) night. Dasco also mentioned he had not yet verified the specific agenda, as he was not at the DPR complex the previous day.

Previously, DPR Deputy Speaker Saan Mustopa announced that the proposal for the Right of Opinion (HMP) regarding Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka would be brought to the DPR plenary session. This proposal was submitted during a meeting involving 120 DPR members representing eight official factions.

The breakdown of the HMP proposers from the eight factions is as follows:

• PDI Perjuangan: 14 members
• Partai Golkar: 11 members
• Partai Gerindra: 11 members
• Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB): 18 members
• Partai NasDem: 19 members
• Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS): 28 members
• Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN): 1 member
• Partai Demokrat: 18 members

In their presentations, the factions generally argued that Gibran no longer meets the requirements to serve as Vice President following two court rulings questioning his high school graduation documents or their equivalents. However, Dasco has not yet clarified whether the plenary session will specifically decide on the HMP motion regarding the validity of these documents.

Rumors of Vice Presidential Resignation and Leadership Response

Beyond the plenary agenda, the political atmosphere has been colored by rumors regarding the resignation of Gibran Rakabuming Raka from his position as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. The eldest son of the seventh President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, was rumored to have submitted his resignation letter to President Prabowo Subianto at the Halim Perdana Kusuma Air Force Base on Wednesday (11/11/2026) afternoon.

However, according to ANTARA, MPR (the People's Consultative Assembly) Speaker Ahmad Muzani and DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad stated they had not heard of any such resignation. This response was given after both attended the 15th anniversary celebration of the NasDem Party in Jakarta on Wednesday night.

Dasco added that he only learned of the rumors through mass media reports, including statements from Projo Chairman Budi Arie. According to Dasco, when he met with President Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the party event, there was no discussion regarding any plan for Gibran to resign.

These dynamic political developments are naturally drawing significant public attention. In responding to all state matters, it is important for Muslims to always prioritize tabayyun (verifying the truth of news), maintain unity, and pray for the welfare and benefit of the nation and state.

وَاعْتَصِمُوْا بِحَبْلِ اللّٰهِ جَمِيْعًا وَّلَا تَفَرَّقُوْا ۖوَاذْكُرُوْا نِعْمَتَ اللّٰهِ عَلَيْكُمْ اِذْ كُنْتُمْ اَعْدَاۤءً فَاَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوْبِكُمْ فَاَصْبَحْتُمْ بِنِعْمَتِهٖٓ اِخْوَانًاۚ وَكُنْتُمْ عَلٰى شَفَا حُفْرَةٍ مِّنَ النَّارِ فَاَنْقَذَكُمْ مِّنْهَا ۗ كَذٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللّٰهُ لَكُمْ اٰيٰتِهٖ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُوْنَ ﴿١٠٣﴾

And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.

Qur'an, Surah Aal-i-Imraan [3]: 103 (Sahih International)

As part of a society that yearns for peace, let us continue to oversee this state process with common sense, akhlakul karimah (noble character), and concern for analyzing political systems within the framework of a modern state wisely, while understanding the role and challenges of political parties in a democratic system for the realization of social justice for all Indonesian people.

Sources

• CNN Indonesia: Rapat Paripurna DPR Hari Ini Akan Putuskan Nasib Gibran?
• ANTARA: MPR dan DPR belum dengar isu pengunduran diri Wapres