Berbagai Kontroversi Kepala BPIP Yudian Wahyudi [Metro Hari Ini]

Summary

The head of Indonesia's Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP), Yudian Wahyudi, has faced public criticism over policies and statements, including banning the niqab on campuses in 2018 and calling religion a 'great enemy' of Pancasila in 2020. Recently, BPIP was criticized for requiring female members of the 2024 national flag-raising team to remove their hijabs during a ceremony. Religious organizations have condemned these actions as intolerant, demanding the government revoke the rule. Wahyudi's controversial actions have led to ongoing protests and calls to disband BPIP.

Takeaways

• 📢 BPIP under Yudian Wahyudi has faced ongoing public criticism for its policies and statements.
• 🚫 BPIP's 2018 policy banning the use of veils (cadar) on campuses sparked public outrage.
• ⚔️ Yudian Wahyudi's controversial statement in 2020, labeling religion as 'the great enemy of Pancasila,' fueled strong backlash.
• 💥 The public debate resurfaced recently due to a female national flag bearer being forced to remove her hijab during an official ceremony.
• 📜 BPIP denies accusations of forcing women to remove their hijabs, emphasizing that this is a personal right.
• 🔥 Various religious organizations have criticized BPIP, accusing it of intolerance.
• ❌ The veil ban on campuses was eventually revoked after widespread protests in March 2018.
• 🔊 Calls for BPIP's disbandment reemerged on social media after Yudian's 2020 remarks.
• 🇮🇩 In 2021, a controversial Islamic flag-saluting competition organized by BPIP sparked further debates.
• 📲 Protests continue to mount, urging BPIP to retract the hijab-removal rule for female national flag bearers.

Q & A

What is BPIP and who is currently leading it?

BPIP stands for Badan Pembinaan Ideologi Pancasila, or the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency. It is currently led by Yudian Wahyudi.

What controversial policy did Yudian Wahyudi implement in 2018?

In 2018, Yudian Wahyudi implemented a policy that banned the use of face veils (cadar) on university campuses.

Why has BPIP faced public criticism recently?

BPIP has faced public criticism due to accusations of forcing female national flag bearers (paskibraka) to remove their hijabs during an induction ceremony in August 2024.

What are some of the key criticisms against Yudian Wahyudi's leadership at BPIP?

Key criticisms include controversial statements and policies, such as banning face veils on campus, stating that religion is the biggest enemy of Pancasila, and holding a competition on flag saluting according to Islamic law.

What was Yudian Wahyudi's controversial statement about religion in 2020?

In 2020, Yudian Wahyudi stated that religion is the biggest enemy of Pancasila, which led to widespread criticism and the social media hashtag calling for the dissolution of BPIP.

How did the public react to the 2018 face veil ban on campuses?

The public reacted with strong protests, leading to the university eventually retracting the ban on March 10, 2018.

What was the public's response to the hijab removal policy for female flag bearers in 2024?

The public responded with a wave of protests, particularly from various Islamic organizations, condemning the policy as intolerant and demanding its revocation.

What was the controversy surrounding the competition held by BPIP in August 2021?

BPIP held a competition on flag saluting according to Islamic law, which sparked controversy and calls for BPIP's dissolution.

What actions have the public and religious organizations demanded regarding BPIP’s policies?

The public and religious organizations have demanded that BPIP revoke its policies, especially the one regarding hijab removal, and have also called for BPIP to be dissolved.

What role did Yudian Wahyudi have prior to leading BPIP?

Before leading BPIP, Yudian Wahyudi was the rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga in Yogyakarta, where he was also known for implementing controversial policies.