Soekarno Witnesses Homosexuals In Sukamiskin

Bung Karno (Source: geheugen.delpher.nl)

JAKARTA - Prison is a part of Soekarno's life. Bung Karno always made it difficult for the Dutch to become a radical figure. Imprisoning Soekarno was a step often taken by the Dutch. One of the most interesting experiences for Bung Karno was in Sukamiskin, Bandung. There Bung Karno witnessed the practice of homosexuality.

Since studying in Bandung, Bung Karno has continually stirred up the spirit of resistance against the Dutch. In every general meeting and opportunity to speak at the pulpit, Bung Karno spread propaganda.

The Netherlands saw this as a threat. Bung Karno was forced to live in the Benceuy Prison cell since 1928, until finally Putra Sang Fajar was tried at the Bandung Landraad trial in 1930. Unexpectedly, the trial was like a pulpit to increase Bung Karno's popularity in the eyes of the Indonesian people.

"On the stage, 'Bima' (Soekarno) made the ears of the Dutch East Indies government hot with his agitation, with his screams of 'Indonesia', and with the song Indonesia Raya started his big meetings," wrote a report by Tempo Magazine entitled Sukarno: A Bima, A Hamlet (2001).

Soekarno (Source: geheugen.delpher.nl)

"Sukarno was arrested in 1928. However, his trial became another stage that was no less dramatic. He appeared with a brilliant defense speech, 'Indonesia Sues' which he read for two days in a row," he added.

The pleido was written by Bung Karno in Banceuy Prison, Bandung, which measures approximately 2x1.5 meters. Like Hatta at The Hague in 1928, Bung Karno's plea at the Bandung Court became a political manifesto that he aimed, especially at listeners outside the court.

In this plea, Bung Karno exposed the Dutch colonial government. One of Bung Karno's most memorable sentences in his plea is: That the sun does not rise because the rooster crows, but the cock crows because the sun rises.

Life in Sukamiskin Prison

Even though Bung Karno's plea was so inspiring, the Dutch remained in the initial position to stem Bung Karno's steps. The Dutch then punished him harshly. Soekarno was sentenced to four years in prison, which was later commuted to one year.

Even though Bung Karno said he was treated well in Sukamiskin prison, in fact he had many unpleasant experiences. At that time Bung Karno was thrown into room TA-01 (East Upper) on the first floor, measuring 2 x 2.5 meters.

Bung Karno's bed was an iron divan that could be folded. Right underneath is a toilet. If the windows are opened, the room will be warmed by the morning sun. Bung Karno's cell was occupied because the Dutch were worried that Bung Karno would socialize with other political prisoners.

Soekarno (Source: geheugen.delpher.nl)

"To drop morale, the Dutch treated Bung Karno like other prisoners who had committed criminal acts. Bung Karno was obliged to do manual labor which was felt to be very burdensome. Together with other inmates, he cut dozens of reams of paper, stockpiled and transported them. Because he is not used to manual labor, at night he feels that his energy is exhausted, "said Her Suganda in the book Wisata Parijs van Java (2011).

The cruelty that most unpleasant and disturbed Bung Karno's mind in prison was exile. The isolation, said Bung Karno, could shake and distort people's lives. Bung Karno had encountered various incidents in prison.

One of them, witnessed many prisoners who were crazy because of lust. There are those who masturbate to satisfy themselves. There are also men who have same-sex romance.

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Homosexuals in Sukamiskin

Bung Karno once spoke with a Dutch prisoner who was a homosexual. Although not named, Bung Karno described the prisoner as a handsome Dutch man with a broad chest and curly hair.

These prisoners often go in and out of prisons because of the problem of homosexual practices to native men. Because of that, he returned to prison with a sentence of four years in prison. In fact, the Dutch man had recently been breathing free air. This sexual orientation made him never stop looking for prey, even though he was imprisoned as his punishment.

"Bung Karno also stated that before being sent back to prison, the homosexual man was arrested by the Dutch police because he had just molested a number of native men at once. When the man was sent back to prison, there was absolutely no expression of remorse on his face, ”said Adimitra Nursalim in the book The Remarkable Story of Soekarno (2020).

Unexpectedly, the white man was then put in a cell under Soekarno. The character of Dutch men as homosexuals was at one time conveyed directly to Bung Karno. At that time, there were no people around Bung Karno. Bung Karno then asked his point directly.

"Why?" asked Bung Karno.

"Why? You want to make love to me?" Bung Karno repeated it.

And he replied, "Because there are no women here."

"It's true. I also want a girl friend myself. But how can that be?" said Bung Karno.

The Dutch man added, "Well, what is a woman compared to a man?"

"Ooooh," said Bung Karno, gasping.

"You are sick," Bung Karno continued.

“There is no doubt that life in captivity destroys, tearing apart the normal will of the flesh. Yes, even the Bible states, that a man will be attached to his wife. I love being young and developing in this life; strong and feeling as the iron door closed behind me. My body is taken captive. but my spirit was screaming inside, ”Bung Karno's story was quoted by Cindy Adams in Bung Karno's book: Connect the Indonesian People's Tongue (1965).

“My nerves screamed in torment in the silence of the night. The ordinary desire for self-indulgence which is owned by men by the grace of the most gracious God, does not go out of the way, only because a judge hits a hammer and says: Case closed, "added Big Brother.

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