Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri, currently the Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), visited the grave of Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, in Blitar, East Java on Sunday afternoon. The visit occurred on June 14, 2026. The pilgrimage is seen as a gesture of respect and remembrance towards Sukarno, a pivotal figure in Indonesia’s independence movement. Hasto Kristiyanto, a PDIP official, stated the visit aimed to maintain the spirit of the nation’s ongoing struggle. No further details regarding the purpose or duration of the visit were immediately available. The event underscores the continued significance of Sukarno’s legacy within the PDIP and Indonesian politics.
