"Dream - The Body for the Development of Pancasila Ideology (BPIP) apologizes for its decision to prohibit the Flag Raising Troops (Paskibraka) from wearing hijabs during the inauguration and the 79th Independence Day ceremony in the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN). Yudiana ensured that Paskibraka will wear hijabs during the state ceremony. “BPIP also expresses its sincerest apologies to the entire Indonesian community for the news that has developed regarding the release of hijabs for the Central Level Paskibraka Girls in 2024,” said Yudian in his statement, Thursday, August 15, 2024."

"Yudian expressed gratitude and appreciation for the attention given to the role of Paskibraka so far. BPIP also apologized to the entire community regarding the recent news about the release of the hijab for female Paskibraka. "We extend our sincerest apologies to the entire Indonesian community for the news circulating regarding the Release of the Hijab for the Central Level Female Paskibraka 2024 that has been featured in the news," he said."

"BPIP has decided to standardize the attire and appearance of Paskibraka in 2024, as stated in the Circular Letter of the Deputy for Training Number 1 of 2024. In the circular letter, there is no option for hijab attire for Paskibraka members who wear hijabs. "The standardization of clothing stems from the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which was proclaimed by the Father of the Nation, Ir Soekarno," said Yudian."

"According to him, the values brought by Soekarno are unity in uniformity. This unity, Yudian said, is interpreted by BPIP in the form of uniforms. "Moreover, later the members of Paskibraka will serve as a troop. She (the Paskibraka member who wears a hijab) serves as a troop that symbolizes unity in diversity," he concluded."