Calls for national unity, inclusive development and a tough stance against identity politics took the spotlight in President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s speech to mark Pancasila Day on Thursday, as the country’s political machine revs up for the 2024 presidential and legislative elections.

The Pheu Thai Party on Thursday rejected a senator’s proposal to form a so-called “national unity government”, saying the current situation does not warrant such a move.