JAKARTA, The Kabar News—Two members of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration announced their departure from Indonesia’s Solidarity Party (PSI) on Monday, Nov. 9, which marked a major personnel change for the party led by Kaesang Pangarep.

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni resigned as PSI secretary-general and withdrew from all party activities. Deputy Culture Minister Giring Ganesha separately ended his party membership after saying that parts of his political journey no longer aligned with the principles he had initially pursued.

Raja Juli said he had submitted a formal resignation letter and spoken directly with Kaesang before announcing his decision.

“I have submitted my resignation letter and communicated directly with PSI chairman Kaesang Pangarep. In essence, I am resigning as PSI secretary-general and from all party activities,” Raja Juli said in a statement on Monday.

He said the move would allow him to concentrate on his responsibilities at the Forestry Ministry. His work includes implementing Prabowo’s instructions on forest rehabilitation, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection, particularly following recent forest and land fires (karhutla).

Kaesang accepted the resignation and asked Raja Juli to devote greater effort to his government responsibilities, according to the minister.

“The chairman understood and accepted my resignation. He advised me to work even harder in serving the country we love,” Raja Juli said.

Raja Juli’s departure came less than four months after Kaesang appointed him PSI secretary-general for the 2025–2030 term. PSI had not announced a replacement as of Monday evening.

Earlier on Monday, Giring announced through social media that he had resigned from PSI after reaching the decision the previous week. The former PSI chairman did not specify which policies or developments prompted his departure.

“I felt some things no longer aligned with what I had fought for from the beginning,” Giring said.

He nevertheless emphasized that he would continue serving the public through his role in Prabowo’s administration.

“I am leaving PSI, but my service and struggle for the nation and state will continue. Thank you,” he said. Giring remains deputy culture minister, a position confirmed in the Culture Ministry’s official annual report.

Giring previously led PSI before Kaesang took over the chairmanship in September 2023. He later served on the party’s advisory council.

PSI deputy chairman Andy Budiman thanked Giring for his contribution and described personnel changes as a normal part of political life.

“We thank Giring for his service and dedication. We wish him success in his next political journey,” Andy said.

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The two announcements occurred on the same day, but neither official said they had coordinated their decisions. Their resignations concern their PSI positions and do not automatically affect their government appointments.

The PSI must now decide how to fill the vacant secretary-general role while addressing the departure of two nationally influential people.