Ronal Surapradja on the Results of the West Java Pilkada: There Is No Word for Losing, This Is My New Gateway

Kapanlagi.com - The candidate for deputy governor of West Java, Ronal Surapradja, responded calmly to the quick count results of the West Java Pilkada that placed him in last position. Together with his partner, Jeje Wiradinata, they only obtained 9.10% of the votes, far behind the leading pair Dedi Mulyadi and Erwan Setiawan who garnered 61.16%.

"Yes, I accept the results, that's just the way it is, I accept it," said Ronal when contacted by the media on Thursday (28/11/2024).

When asked if he sincerely accepted the results, Ronal confidently replied, "Yes, I accept it, the best effort has been made. The results are determined again by the people," he revealed.

1. Consider This as a Process

Ronal Surapradja © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto

Even though there were many criticisms after the counting results, Ronal remained calm. "Oh, a buzzer? Well, that's just how it is, they are looking for a living, it's okay," he said, adding, "You see, the buzzer is looking for a living, they are also trying to earn money. Even if their methods are like that, it's fine. If we have enemies, it means we have quality, that's all."

For Ronal, what matters most is not just the victory, but the process he has gone through. "Yes, the important thing is the process. The duty of humans is to strive, to make efforts. The results are determined by Allah, it's really that simple," he explained.

The man known as an entertainer also emphasized that he does not feel defeated, even if the final results do not meet expectations. "And because I study religion, I read the Quran, so I know that efforts have been made. And there is no such thing as defeat in my opinion, there is no such thing as defeat," he said with full optimism.

2. Not Feeling Defeated

According to Ronal, victory and defeat are merely human perspectives. "Winning or losing is just a human perspective. In reality, according to the law, I don’t feel defeated," he added.

Furthermore, he views the results of this local election as a first step towards a larger journey. "In essence, I feel this is my new gateway in national politics," said Ronal optimistically.

Although he occupies the last position, Ronal still considers his candidacy as a valuable experience and a learning opportunity in the political world. "This is my process to learn more and bring broader benefits in the future," he concluded.

(kpl/aal/phi)