The plan of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) students to voice criticism of the current democratic situation was disbanded by the rectorate. UNY stated that it would not give a statement like other campuses.

Previously, a poster on social media circulated “Call for Consolidation: Inviting Lecturers, Students, and the Entire Academic Community of UNY. Wake up the people from the blatantly tainted democratic party”. The event was originally held at the UNY Rectorate Terrace, at 13.00 WIB, Tuesday (6/2).

However, based on Gatra.com's observation at the location, after an hour the agenda did not take place. The student coordinator of the event, Farras Raihan, explained that the activity was not a demonstration or the reading of a statement, but a discussion.

“We invite lecturers and professors whose knowledge must be far above us to participate in the discussion. The hope is how UNY responds to the current democratic situation and expresses its alignment,” said the Chairman of BEM UNY.

However, he explained that the rectorate did not give permission for the activity. Activities are allowed but must be outside the UNY campus area.

“We received pressures not to hold this activity, there were even lecturers who stated that they would sanction students who participated,” said Farras while showing a screenshot in a group conversation about the threat.

About 30 students then continued to gather around the rectorate. They were met by the Secretary of the Directorate of Academic, Student Affairs and Alumni of UNY, Prof. Guntur, who questioned the purpose and permission of the activity.

“What is this activity? Where is the permit? Where is the proposal? If there is a permit, the rectorate can even fund it and there are lecturers who accompany it. If there is no permit, I will send this to security,” said Guntur in front of the students.

If there is no permit, Guntur invites students to carry out activities outside the campus area fence. “If there is no activity, then why do you gather,” he said.

The rectorate and students had a dialog for about 20 minutes. Students were then asked to disperse from the rectorate area. The discussion failed to be held.

To reporters, Guntur questioned the permit and organizers of the activity. “They admitted that the activity was not on behalf of the student organization,” he said.

Guntur also stated that UNY would not give a statement about the political situation like other campuses. “There is no pressure from anywhere. We are neutral because we are civil servants,” he said.

He also denied that there was pressure on UNY not to hold the agenda. “There is none. We are a government institution, just follow the government's rules. We are a campus, we do not have the capacity to deal with the issues of this country,” he said.