Cross Section: Interview with Sara Djojohadikusumo

Sara Djojohadikusumo was a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) in 2014-2019. She is a member of Gerindra party who decides to be a mayoral candidate in 2020 South Tangerang Local Election. In spite of her acting background, Sara has been actively raising many socio-political issues, especially on women-related ones. Then, what is Sara’s view on current political situation? And, what is her motivation to dive into politics - and even to run for the mayoral office?   ----------------------------------------------------------------------   Sara Djojohadikusumo merupakan mantan anggota DPR RI periode 2014-2019. Kader Partai Gerindra itu kini mencoba peruntungannya dan maju di Pilkada Tangerang Selatan 2020 sebagai calon wakil wali kota. Berlatarbelakang dunia peran, Sara nyatanya aktif dalam dunia aktivisme, terutama terkait kepentingan kaum perempuan. Lalu, apa kira-kira pandangan Sara terkait situasi politik nasional saat ini dan apa alasan beliau masuk ke dunia politik dan bahkan kini mencoba peruntungannya di kontestasi elektoral lokal?