It may be the most populous Muslim country in the world today, Hinduism seems to have flourished in Indonesia in ancient times. The names of the people of Indonesia also bear the touch of Hindu culture., Sukarno, the first president’s name rings the bell as Sanskrit Sukarno. His daughter is also known as Sukarnoputri. The name of Indonesia’s official airline is Garuda. Talking to airline, there is also a beautiful background of strong Indo-Indonesian ties attached. Told by Nehru, the daredevil Biju Patnaik, the father of the present Chief Minister of Orissa Naveen Patnaik, had done a stunning feat of bringing out Sukarno, who was fighting for Indonesia’s independence in 1947, in his plane.
Sukmavati, the daughter of Sukarno, has converted from Islam to Hinduism on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Sukmawati converted to Hinduism on Tuesday during a program called “Sudhi Wadani” at the Sukarno Heritage Center in Bale Agung Singaraja district in Bali, Indonesia’s most populous Hindu region. Sukarno’s third daughter Sukmavati’s full name is Dayah Mutiyara Sukmavati Sukarnoputri.
Strict security arrangements were put in place at the Sukarno Center for the ceremony and only 50 people were called in due to the Covid-19 protocol. Sukmavati’s grandmother also had great faith in Hinduism
Sukmavati has vast knowledge of Hinduism. She is familiar with all the principles and traditions of Hinduism. At the time of Sukmawati’s conversion to Hinduism, the accusation levelled against her for insulting Islam also have come to light. In the year 2018, a complaint was lodged with the police regarding the poem presented by her in a fashion event. She was accused of criticizing Sharia law and the hijab through poetry.
In the year 2019, he was also accused of comparing his father Sukarno with Prophet Mohammad on the occasion of National Heroes Day. However, the police closed the case against him due to lack of evidence.
Sukmavati is the younger sister of the country’s 5th President Meghavati Sukarnoputri and the founder of the Indonesian National Party (PNI). She was married to Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya Mangkunegra IX but divorced in 1984 and began her political career.
The accuser of Sukmawati’s criticism of Islam is happy and says she has finally clarified his religious sentiments. Abdul Mufti, general secretary of Muhammadiyah, Indonesia’s second-largest Islamic organization, said he respected Sukmawati’s decision. He said it was Sukmawati’s personal decision..
Islam is the main religion in Indonesia. The Southeast Asian country accounts for about 12.7 percent of the world’s Muslim population.
