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The Late Eril's Photo Attached to the Pilkada Ballot, Here's Ridwan Kamil's Response

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The Late Eril's Photo Attached to the Pilkada Ballot, Here's Ridwan Kamil's Response Pilking Ballot Attached with the Late Eril's Photo (Photo: Instagram @pembasmi.kehaluan.reall)

Kapanlagi.com - On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Ridwan Kamil could not hide his disappointment and sadness when the photo of his late son, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz (Eril), was misused in the Jakarta 2024 Pilkada ballot. The photo, taken from an article recounting the tragedy of Eril's death in the Aare River, Switzerland on May 26, 2022, quickly went viral on social media.

One of the posts that caught attention came from the Instagram account @mood.jakarta, showing the ballot featuring Eril's photo accompanied by text that sparked negative reactions from netizens.

In a widely circulated video, Ridwan Kamil responded to the situation with deep emotion. He emphasized that while he is open to criticism regarding his programs and promises in the Jakarta Pilkada, he sincerely hopes that his family, especially his son, will not be used as political tools.

"You can bully me as you like, that's fine. Criticize the programs, disagree, that's okay too. But never involve family matters," Ridwan Kamil stated with a hopeful tone.

1. Expressions of Sadness from Ridwan Kamil

In his journey as a gubernatorial candidate, Ridwan Kamil firmly acknowledges that criticism is an inseparable part of democracy. However, his heart feels shattered upon discovering that certain individuals dared to exploit the image of his late son, Eril, for political gain.

In a heart-wrenching confessional video, Ridwan Kamil reveals the depth of his grief, even willing to sacrifice all his achievements to bring back his son.

"Just imagine if you were in my position," he said, with tears in his eyes. Reactions from netizens varied; many expressed empathy and offered support, while others condemned the inhumane actions, viewing it as a form of bullying that is deeply painful.

As expressed by netizen @viaa.irawan, "Losing a child is that painful, there are no words to describe the pain, especially when treated like this."

2. Public Reaction and Netizens

A wave of sympathy for Ridwan Kamil has surged in the online world following this touching incident.

Many netizens condemned the actions of individuals deemed to have crossed the boundaries of humanity, while also reminding the importance of respecting the feelings of those who are grieving, especially when losing a child.

"If you don't like it, that's fine. But remember, use your conscience and common sense. There's no need to bully someone who is no longer here," wrote one netizen with hope.

Meanwhile, sharp criticism was also directed at those who linked personal family issues with politics, where one netizen emphasized, "Astaghfirullah, if you don't like the father, don't drag his children into this debate."

3. What happened to Eril's photo that was attached to the ballot?

In a shocking incident, the photo of the late Eril appeared inappropriately on the Jakarta 2024 gubernatorial election ballot, triggering a wave of sharp criticism from Ridwan Kamil and netizens.

The actions of this irresponsible individual not only tarnished Eril's memory but also raised serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process.

4. What did Ridwan Kamil express regarding the use of his son's photo in politics?

Ridwan Kamil firmly stated his readiness to accept criticism, but he feels it is very unfortunate when his family, especially his child, becomes a target in political games.

5. What is the netizen's response to this incident?

Many netizens rallied to support Ridwan Kamil, while strongly condemning the actions of a few individuals who attempted to link Eril's death with political issues.

This voice of solidarity flowed abundantly on social media, showing how the community united against unethical manipulation during a moment of profound mourning.

(kpl/rmt)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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