Criticism and Conflict

Bung Tomo criticized Sukarno's decision to take Hartini as his third wife. His critical stance extended to politics.

MAJOR General Bambang Soegeng seemed in a hurry to reach the headquarters of the Indonesian People's Party (PRI) on Jalan Gondangdia Lama 18, Jakarta, one morning in 1952. The Army's chief of staff practically jumped off his motorbike before rushing to meet the party's chairman, Sutomo. "Wow, this is serious. Bu