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Efforts to the Medan City Election Commission (KPU) in Fulfilling the Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sumatra

Introduction

The right to participate in the democratic process is a fundamental right of every citizen, including persons with disabilities. However, people with disabilities often face various obstacles that prevent them from exercising their political rights optimally. In this context, the Medan City Election Commission (KPU) has implemented several strategic steps to ensure that people with disabilities can participate in the general election process. This study aims to analyze the efforts made by the Medan City KPU in fulfilling the political rights of persons with disabilities in the election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sumatra.

Background

The concept of political participation is closely related to the democratic theory, which emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in the decision-making process. According to the theory of political participation, every citizen has the right to participate in the democratic process, including people with disabilities. However, people with disabilities often face various barriers that prevent them from exercising their political rights, such as lack of access to information, transportation, and voting facilities.

In Indonesia, the Election Commission (KPU) has a crucial role in ensuring that every citizen, including people with disabilities, can participate in the general election process. The KPU is responsible for providing voter data, conducting voter education, and ensuring that voting facilities are accessible to all voters. In the context of the Medan City KPU, this study aims to analyze the efforts made by the KPU in fulfilling the political rights of persons with disabilities in the election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sumatra.

Methodology

This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, where researchers conduct in-depth interviews with related informants. The study focuses on the efforts made by the Medan City KPU in fulfilling the political rights of persons with disabilities in the election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sumatra. The study also uses several theories as the basis of analysis, including the theory of political participation, democratic theory, and human rights theory.

Research Result

From the results of the study, there are three important points identified regarding the efforts of the Medan City KPU:

Availability of Voter Data: The Medan City KPU plays an active role in providing appropriate and accurate voter data, including for people with disabilities. This voter data was obtained from the previous system called Sidalil, which ensured that information about persons with disabilities was well stored.
The Success of Fulfilling Disability Rights: During the Governor and Deputy Governor Election in 2018, the Medan City KPU succeeded in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities. This shows the KPU's commitment in creating an inclusive environment for all voters, including those who have special needs.
Voting System: The availability of voter lists not only through one way, but the KPU also applies the SI Dalil system, voter system, and chocolate mechanism that makes it easy for people with disabilities to vote.

Additional Analysis and Explanation

The efforts of the Medan City KPU in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities are very important in the context of democracy. Political participation is one of the basic rights of every citizen, including people with disabilities. By providing the same access, the KPU not only carries out its administrative functions, but also respects the principles of human rights.

One of the challenges faced is the lack of public awareness and persons with disabilities themselves about their rights in general elections. Therefore, it is important for the KPU to continue to conduct socialization and provide adequate political education.

In addition, an inclusive voting system is the key to ensuring that no group is marginalized. Innovations in the polling system, such as the use of disability-friendly technology, will be a step forward to increase the participation of persons with disabilities in the future.

The active involvement of the KPU in this case not only increases public confidence in election institutions, but also gives a good example for other regions to follow in the footsteps of the Medan City KPU in creating democratic and inclusive elections.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the efforts of the Medan City KPU in fulfilling the political rights of persons with disabilities do not only have an impact on increasing participation, but also creates equality in carrying out rights as citizens. The KPU's commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all voters, including those who have special needs, is a crucial step in ensuring that every citizen can participate in the democratic process.

Recommendation

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

The KPU should continue to conduct socialization and provide adequate political education to increase public awareness and persons with disabilities about their rights in general elections.
The KPU should innovate the polling system, such as the use of disability-friendly technology, to increase the participation of persons with disabilities in the future.
The KPU should provide training and capacity building for election officials and staff to ensure that they are equipped to handle the needs of persons with disabilities.

By implementing these recommendations, the KPU can further enhance its efforts in fulfilling the political rights of persons with disabilities and create a more inclusive and democratic election process.
Q&A: Efforts to the Medan City Election Commission (KPU) in Fulfilling the Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sumatra

Q: What is the main focus of this study?

A: The main focus of this study is to analyze the efforts made by the Medan City Election Commission (KPU) in fulfilling the political rights of persons with disabilities in the election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sumatra.

Q: What are the challenges faced by people with disabilities in exercising their political rights?

A: People with disabilities often face various obstacles that prevent them from exercising their political rights optimally, such as lack of access to information, transportation, and voting facilities.

Q: What is the role of the Medan City KPU in ensuring that people with disabilities can participate in the general election process?

A: The Medan City KPU plays an active role in providing appropriate and accurate voter data, conducting voter education, and ensuring that voting facilities are accessible to all voters, including those who have special needs.

Q: What are the three important points identified regarding the efforts of the Medan City KPU?

A: The three important points identified are:

Availability of Voter Data: The Medan City KPU provides appropriate and accurate voter data, including for people with disabilities.
The Success of Fulfilling Disability Rights: The Medan City KPU succeeded in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities during the Governor and Deputy Governor Election in 2018.
Voting System: The Medan City KPU applies the SI Dalil system, voter system, and chocolate mechanism that makes it easy for people with disabilities to vote.

Q: What is the significance of the Medan City KPU's efforts in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities?

A: The Medan City KPU's efforts are significant because they create an inclusive environment for all voters, including those who have special needs, and respect the principles of human rights.

Q: What are the challenges faced by the Medan City KPU in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities?

A: One of the challenges faced is the lack of public awareness and persons with disabilities themselves about their rights in general elections.

Q: What is the recommendation for the Medan City KPU to further enhance its efforts in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities?

A: The recommendation is for the KPU to continue to conduct socialization and provide adequate political education to increase public awareness and persons with disabilities about their rights in general elections, innovate the polling system, and provide training and capacity building for election officials and staff.

Q: What is the impact of the Medan City KPU's efforts in fulfilling the political rights of people with disabilities?

A: The impact is that it increases participation and creates equality in carrying out rights as citizens.

Q: What is the significance of the Medan City KPU's efforts in creating a more inclusive and democratic election process?

A: The significance is that it gives a good example for other regions to follow in the footsteps of the Medan City KPU in creating democratic and inclusive elections.