Peran Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Masyarakat Menjelang Pemilu 2024

Abstract

This research was motivated by the lack of community political participation in Margahurip village. The

method used in this research is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach and data collection

techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the research results, it shows

that the Village Consultative Body (BPD) as a legislative institution at the village level plays an active

role in socializing the importance of political participation to the community by holding various activities,

such as citizen forums, open discussions and seminars, to increase community political awareness. The

obstacles faced by the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in increasing community political participation

ahead of the 2024 general election in Margahurip village are differences in educational and economic

backgrounds, political apathy, lack of access to information, BPD's internal constraints, unsupportive

government policies, and money practices. politics and difficulty determining the right time for

socialization. The solution implemented by the Village Consultative Body (BPD) to overcome obstacles in

increasing community political participation ahead of the 2024 general election in Margahurip village

includes direct outreach in crowded places, the use of digital technology, and increasing communitybased

activities. BPD also seeks to educate the public about the negative impacts of money politics and

strengthen its supervisory function. Collaboration with other institutions is also a focus for BPD in

overcoming obstacles to political participation.