Profile of Romy Soekarno, grandson of President Soekarno who is a member of the DPR RI
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Romy Soekarno currently serves as a member of the People’s Representative Council (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia. Romy’s decision to enter politics emphasizes the historical legacy of his family, which has long played an important role in the struggle for independence and nation-building.
Romy’s presence in Senayan attracted public attention, especially because he was part of the next generation of the Soekarno family.
This background is the main factor that makes his political steps increasingly in the spotlight, considering the great contribution that the Soekarno family has made to Indonesia’s political journey.
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The reason is, Romy was successfully elected as a member of the DPR after two PDIP legislative candidates, Sri Rahayu and Arteria Dahlan, resigned.
This decision is recorded in KPU Decree No. 1401 of 2024 which amends KPU Decree no. 1206 of 2024 concerning the Determination of Elected Candidates for Members of the DPR in the 2024 Election. So, what is Romy Soekarno’s profile? Here’s the review.
Profile of Romy Soekarno
Hendra Rahtomo or better known as Romy Soekarno, was born in 1972 in Indonesia. He is a politician, businessman and former DJ.
Now, Romy serves as a member of the People’s Representative Council (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 period. He represents the PDI Perjuangan faction from the Electoral District of East Java VI.
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Romy was elected as a member of the DPR after replacing two PDIP legislative candidates, Sri Rahayu and Arteria Dahlan, who resigned despite having been elected.
This change was recorded in the KPU Decree which determined that DPR members would be elected in the 2024 elections. With this background, Romy is now part of the Indonesian legislature.
Romy is the grandson of Indonesia’s first President, Soekarno, and the son of Rachmawati Soekarnoputri. His mother, Rachmawati, was the result of a marriage with Martomo Pariatman Marzuki.
The strong legacy of the Soekarno family in the world of politics provides its own color to Romy’s political career.
In 1996, Romy married Donna Harun and was blessed with a son named Muhammad Jihad Rahtomo Soekarnoputra, better known as Jeje Soekarno. However, their marriage ended in 2018 in divorce.
With a family background rich in political and national history, Romy Soekarno is now trying to make his name in the world of Indonesian politics, carrying out a mission for a more advanced and prosperous Indonesia.
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Reporter: M. Hilal Eka Saputra Harahap
Editor: Suryanto
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