Megawati Sukarnoputri

Megawati Sukarnoputri is a senior Indonesian stateswoman, served as President (2001–2004) and remains influential as leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). Daughter of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno, Megawati’s political life is tied to post-Suharto democratic consolidation and national identity debates. Her presidency emphasized political stability, democratic transition, and protecting national institutions; she is widely seen as a stabilizing elder figure in Indonesian politics with considerable influence over party dynamics.