BALI – LOKADEWSTANEWS.COM – Pangdam IX/Udayana Major General TNI Sonny Aprianto, S.E., M.M., attended the Pancasila Day Commemoration Ceremony led by the Governor of Bali I Wayan Koster, at the Courtyard of the Governor of Bali’s Office, Renon, Denpasar, on Thursday (1/6/2023) .
At the same time, the officers, non-commissioned officers, enlisted men and civil servants from the IX/Udayana Military Command also carried out the Pancasila Day Commemoration Ceremony which was held by the IX/Udayana Regional Military Command at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Field, Kepaon, South Denpasar, with the leadership of Kasdam IX/Udayana Brigadier General TNI Sachono, S.H., M.Sc., M.Tr.(Han).
In the mandate of the TNI Commander, TNI Admiral Yudo Margono, S.E., M.M., which was read out by the Kasdam as the Inspector of Ceremonies, said that Pancasila is the basis of the state and the foundation of ideology for the Indonesian Nation. Every noble value contained in it has become the basis of state life since the concept of Pancasila was introduced by Soekarno on June 1, 1945.
He further conveyed that the commemoration of Pancasila’s birthday is a moment to remember, respect, and at the same time appreciate the struggle of the nation’s founders in formulating the basis of the Indonesian state. As the next generation, the nation must be able to interpret Pancasila as the basis of the state and as the basis for behaving in social life.
“As TNI soldiers, we must believe that Pancasila is a unifying tool for the nation that we must protect to the last drop of our blood. Thanks to Pancasila which has the values of inclusivity, tolerance and mutual cooperation, the diversity that exists in the archipelago can be woven into the national identity of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika,” said the TNI Commander.
Carrying the theme “Gotong Royong to Build Civilization and Global Growth”, the TNI Commander reminded him of how important the spirit of mutual cooperation is to advance the nation. In addition, history records and proves that all the problems faced by the nation can be faced and resolved if all components of the nation work together and unite.
Concluding his message, the TNI Commander advised TNI Soldiers to always maintain and preserve Pancasila values. The TNI is the front guard and the last bastion of the Republic of Indonesia which is based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. Hold fast to your oath and promise to always be loyal to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Be the glue and unifier of the nation with real efforts in the field.
“Highlight the similarities and put aside the differences in our daily lives both in the official service and when we mingle with society. Maintain the synergy between the TNI and the National Police, Ministries and other Institutions, and realize that we are part of a system that needs each other. So, enthusiasm is needed to work together, synergize and work together in an effort to advance the nation,” said the TNI Commander.
The ceremony refers to Presidential Decree No. 24 of 2016, it is determined that June 1, 1945 is the Birthday of Pancasila. June 1 is commemorated as the Birth of Pancasila. Based on the history of the birth of Pancasila, it was first introduced on June 1, 1945. (Pendam IX/Udy)
