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Sukarno legacy in doubt as presidency slips from Megawati
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LELY T. DJUHARI, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
09-23-2004
Dateline: JAKARTA, Indonesia
The apparent victory of a former general in Indonesia's presidential elections may spell the end of the political dynasty founded by the nation's revered first president, Sukarno, almost 60 years ago.
With no immediate heir apparent to Sukarno's daughter, incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri, one of Indonesia's most prominent and influential families may soon find itself relegated to the fringes of political life, away from the pomp and limelight the former housewife basked in.
"Megawati has suffered ...
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