Pianist and composer Ananda Sukarlan has been criticized by a number of groups for protesting by leaving the event or walking out, when DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan made a speech in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of Kanisius College, Jakarta, Saturday (11/11/2017). .

On social media Twitter, there is a lot of debate between those who support his attitude and those who make fun of him. Musician and politician Erros Djarot even spoke up, regretting Ananda Sukarlan's attitude. Even writings circulating in the name of the clergy Frans Magnis Suseno on social media---though there was no confirmation from Father Frans-Magnis whether it was really his writing.

Ananda was invited to attend the event because he received the Canisius Award along with four other Kanisius College alumni who sat in the VIP seats. His WO action attracted the attention of other guests, and several other alumni even participated.

KBR journalist Asrul Dwi interviewed Ananda Sukarlan and talked about why he chose to leave the room during Anies Baswedan's speech.

Why did you choose to walk out when Governor Anies Baswedan gave a speech?

I have always disagreed with Anies Baswedan's method during the DKI Jakarta Pilkada campaign. Also what has he been doing for the past three weeks, where whatever the previous Governor of DKI, Ahok, has been countered. So I'm not really his pick. Then I walked out because I didn't want to hear more of his speech.

You said that Anies Baswedan's integrity was in doubt. What does it mean?

I was taught by my parents and school about the value of difference. From elementary to high school, I studied at a Catholic school. While I myself am Muslim. That's no problem and not exaggerated. My good friends are also from any ethnicity and any religion. That's no reason to divide. And, like my speech, we make a difference together to be better. Not to divide.

Do you see Anies Baswedan still doing that?

Yes, you just listen to his speech when he was governor.

(During his inauguration as Governor of DKI Jakarta, Monday, October 16 2017, Anies Baswedan delivered a speech, one of which touched on the indigenous issue. "Jakarta is one of the few places in Indonesia that has felt the presence of colonialists in everyday life for centuries. The indigenous people were oppressed and defeated by colonialism. Now that we are independent, it's time for us to be the hosts in our own country. Don't let Jakarta be like what is written in the Madura proverb, "Duck is se atellor, ajam se ngeremmi." incubating. We are working hard to win independence, we are working hard to repel colonialism.")

You are said to have failed to move on after the election for the new governor of Jakarta. Your response?

Yes, I have moved on, that's why I don't want to hear his speech. Want anything else? He was democratically elected and I accepted him as governor. But if I had to listen to his speech, to be honest I was a bit lazy.

On social media, there are more and more enemies about the DKI Jakarta election. Moreover, there is already polarization in society. Doesn't it make things worse?

Of course. But it's not me that confuses me. That is, some start by making a website that I'm Christian, all sorts of things. I've uploaded on my Instagram about how to slander. If you want to slander me, don't say I'm Christian, just say Catholic. Because Canisius is a Catholic school. So if you want to slander, the research must be more correct. That's them in waves.

Then I once made a joke on Twitter in English. It reads like this: Hey I'm guy and I'm fall in love with that guy in front of me. And then I realize, its a mirror. And it was retweeted by them hundreds of times. Then I thought he was gay. So here it is, now there is a google translate before slandering translate it first.

Father Frans Magnis reportedly also commented and stated that he did not agree with your attitude. Your comments?

It must be clarified to him (about writing on social media). Because Father Magnis came only for a short time and he was sick. Can't be bothered about this either. At that time he was kind enough to come to receive the award. So it's a bit difficult to explain.

Recently there have been calls to boycott the Traveloka application because the CEO supports your stance.

The Traveloka CEO wasn't there. If you want to boycott Traveloka, you must first download the application. It's hard to boycott, if there is no application. But I don't know how they boycotted it. Just don't slam the phone.

How many people took part in the walk-out at that time?

My age, class 1986. Then we took pictures and immediately posted on Facebook. That's roughly how many. So don't think of walking out and riding a motorbike in the hall while carrying a flag. My walkout is very polite, like someone going to the toilet. And I don't want to bother other people. So I stood up, very silent, and walked out. I just happened to be sitting in the VIP seat.

But how did it get so crowded in the first place?

I don't know why it went viral. It was like I was talking on Facebook, and it went viral. That's why our generation made a statement that we came out on our own initiative. Not conspiracy. Nor on behalf of Canisius. After all, I am in the same position as Anies Baswedan or Father Magnis, namely invited guests.

In my speech, I criticized the organizing committee. No one else.