Megawati Soekarnoputri, The Son Of The President Who Became The Chairman Of The PDI
JAKARTA - Megawati Soekarnoputri's courage to enter the political arena of the New Order era (Orba) was like a surprise. The New Order government was surprised. The Indonesian people are also like that. Moreover, Megawati chose to join the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
The result was unexpected. Megawati's presence brought blessings to the PDI. PDI's voice was boosted by Megawati's role as the son of the Son of the Dawn, Soekarno. His political career skyrocketed. At its peak, support for Megawati as the General Chair of the PDI appeared everywhere.
The world of politics was once considered taboo for Bung Karno's family. Even Bung Karno's family agreed to make consensus not to enter political parties in 1982. They are willing to stand above all groups.
The actions of the New Order family are often monitored by the New Order government. A new change emerged when Bung Karno's second child, Megawati broke down the stiffness. The woman who is often called Dyah by her family members chose to enter politics in 1987.
He also closed himself to PDI. A party that at that time was led by Soerjadi and Nico Daryanto. Megawati's presence is considered to have a major influence on the growth and development of the PDI which in the future transformed into the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP).
First, Megawati is a figure with integrity. Second, Megawati is the daughter of the proclaimer of Indonesia, Soekarno. The concoction is predicted to boost the PDI vote. Moreover, the party owner placed Megawati as a reliable campaigner.
This strategy brings results. Megawati's presence is like Dewi Fortuna for the PDI. There are no two mass sympathizers to Megawati. The sympathizers made support for the PDI skyrocket. Megawati's name as the son of the Dawn was shouted everywhere.
Megawati is considered a symbol of resistance to the repressive and corrupt New Order government. Megawati's presence was able to make the PDI place many of her representatives in the government. This condition is clearly much different when Megawati has not joined.
PDI also took full advantage of Megawati's presence. Every day, Megawati and her father, Soekarno's face appeared. Megawati is considered a savior who will bring Indonesia to a better direction. Even though that part still needs evidence.
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The impact of Taufik Kiemas and Megawati's participation was then proven to be able to boost the PDI vote acquisition. In the 1987 election, out of a total of 400 seats in the DPR, PDI managed to get 40 seats. This means that the increase is almost double compared to the 1982 election which only received 24 seats. Since then Megawati has officially started her steps in real politics.
Megawati's presence is increasing the prestige of the PDI. The phenomenon of the PDI campaign in the 1992 Election with the theme Metal (total red) accompanied by photos of Soekarno and Megawati, clearly describes Megawati's character, clearly depicting Megawati's character. In the 1992 election, PDKI's gains again increased to 56 seats," wrote Manuel Kaisiepo in the book Megawati: Son of the Dawn (2012).
Megawati's popularity as a politician is increasing, especially entering the 1990s era. All Indonesian people have high hopes for Megawati. Moreover, PDI cadres. They said Megawati was the right candidate to fill the position as Chairman of the PDI.
Ulam's beloved peak arrives. The spotlight points to the Extraordinary Congress (KLB) at Wisma Haji Sukolilo, Surabaya, in 1993. Megawati is said to be a strong candidate who will lead the PDI in the future.
However, Megawati's path was not smooth. The KLB seemed to want to bury Megawati's desire as the PDI chairman. Moreover, the issue of the New Order government intervening in the KLB was pouring in. Withdraw the decision until the dirty game is visible throughout the congress.
Megawati's pet as ketum then unstoppable. Megawati's name came from inside and outside the KLB arena on December 6, 1993. The last day of the congress was Megawati's most decisive day.
The strong support made Megawati take decisive steps. He ventured to appear on stage and resounded himself as the head of the PDI in a de facto manner. Since then Megawati's steps were severely thwarted until the 1997-1998 economic recession occurred and the New Order collapsed.
"Time to beat the race with the end of the congressional permit. Police officers are getting ready to wait in a row at 00:00. It was at 00:00 that the KLB permit ended, and the police will take over the KLB event. At the anxiety of that night, at 00:30 a minute. Megawati suddenly came out of the room. The roar splitting the silence welcomed Megawati's appearance. She then stood in the middle of the sea of PDI mass. By using a modest loudspeaker. Megawati launched her speech.
And this is the least unexpected by anyone, Megawati declared herself de facto as the General Chair of the PDI DPP. The cheers are unbearable. And Megawati quoted India's great mitigation, Swami Vivekananda: we have cried for a long time, don't cry anymore. Enforce your presence to be a true human being to uphold the truth, "is written in the book Tragedi Megawati (2000).