Megawati accompanies Prabowo-Gibran at Pancasila Day Ceremony
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri attended the Pancasila Day ceremony alongside current President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
- Megawati, who is also the Head of the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency's Steering Committee, entered the ceremony grounds with the current leaders.
- She was seated next to former Presidents Jusuf Kalla during the event.
Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri appeared at the Pancasila Day ceremony on Monday, standing alongside the current presidential pair, Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Her presence marked a significant moment, bridging past and present leadership at a key national event.
Megawati, who also serves as the Head of the Steering Committee for the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP), entered the ceremony venue with President Subianto and Vice President Rakabuming Raka. This joint appearance underscored a sense of national unity on the anniversary commemorating the birth of Indonesia's founding ideology.
Following their entrance, Megawati took her seat at the designated area. She was seated next to Jusuf Kalla, who previously served as the 10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia. The seating arrangement highlighted the continuity of leadership and the historical context of the nation's political landscape.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.