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Muhammadiyah, Identity Politics and Presidential Election
Fajar Riza Ul Haq
Soekarno and Bengkulu have historical ties with Muhammadiyah. The exile of the Proclamator in this city (1938-1942) introduced him to the leader of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu, Hasan Din.
Close relations between the two figures can be read from Sukarno\'s willingness to become a teacher at Muhammadiyah schools and even being involved in the Muhammadiyah Bengkulu Education and Teaching Council. On June 1, 1943, Soekarno married Hasan\'s daughter, Fatmawati. From the womb of the daughter of the Muhammadiyah figure, Guntur, Megawati, Rachmawati, Sukmawati and Guruh were born.