For the Sake of Running for Office in Japan, Dewi Soekarno is Willing to Give Up Indonesian Citizenship

Kapanlagi.com - Dewi Soekarno, the third wife of President Soekarno, is now the center of public attention after taking a bold step: giving up her Indonesian citizenship. This decision was made in line with her plan to run in the Japanese general elections scheduled for the summer of 2025. To qualify for candidacy, Dewi is currently undergoing the process of naturalization back as a Japanese citizen after more than six decades as an Indonesian citizen.

This step was taken after Dewi founded the Heiwa 12 Party, a new political party that advocates for animal protection as its main agenda. Together with entrepreneur Hiroshi Horiike, she hopes to drive significant changes in animal welfare policies in Japan, including the prohibition of dog and cat meat consumption.

Dewi Soekarno's decision has sparked various reactions, both at home and in Japan. What are the motivations behind her political move? What is the process of renouncing Indonesian citizenship? Summarized by Kapanlagi.com from various sources on Monday (17/2/2025), here is the complete review.

1. Dewi Soekarno Returns to Being a Japanese Citizen After 63 Years

After more than six decades as an Indonesian citizen since marrying President Soekarno in 1962, Dewi Soekarno has made a surprising decision: she wants to return to being a Japanese citizen.

In a press conference held in Tokyo, Dewi expressed her intention to apply for naturalization in order to gain full voting rights and political rights in the Land of the Rising Sun.

This decision was made so that she could run for election in Japan, considering that as an Indonesian citizen, her opportunities to participate in Japanese politics are very limited. With this step, Dewi Soekarno is ambitious to return to the political world that has always been her calling.

2. Heiwa Party 12: The Animal Protection Mission Led by Dewi Soekarno

Dewi Soekarno is not only running as a legislative candidate but also leading the Heiwa Party 12, a political party she founded with Hiroshi Horiike. The name "Heiwa" means peace in Japanese, while the number 12 is derived from the onomatopoeic sounds of dogs ("wan") and cats ("nyan").

This party has a primary mission in animal protection, including:

• Prohibiting the consumption of dog and cat meat in Japan
• Taking strict action against animal cruelty
• Establishing a special agency to oversee animal abuse cases
• Raising public awareness about animal welfare

As the party leader, Dewi emphasizes that her struggle for animal rights is a top priority in her campaign.

3. How to Renounce Indonesian Citizenship?

4. Does Dewi Soekarno Have a Chance to Win in the Japanese Elections?

As a candidate for the House of Representatives in Japan, Dewi Soekarno faces significant challenges, especially since she comes from a new party. However, there are several factors that could enhance her chances:

• Popularity in Japan – As a socialite and media figure, Dewi is quite well known among the Japanese public.
• Animal protection issues that attract attention – Many Japanese citizens care about animal welfare, especially dogs and cats.
• Support from the animal lover community – The Heiwa 12 party is trying to garner support from animal advocacy groups.

However, significant challenges remain, particularly in obtaining enough voter support to make it to parliament. How far will her struggle go? We await the results in the upcoming elections.

5. People Also Ask

1. Why did Dewi Soekarno renounce her Indonesian citizenship?

Because she wanted to run for election in Japan, which required her to be a Japanese citizen.

2. What is the Heiwa 12 Party founded by Dewi Soekarno?

A political party in Japan that focuses on the protection of animal rights, particularly for dogs and cats.

3. Can Dewi Soekarno regain her Indonesian citizenship?

Legally, former Indonesian citizens can apply for citizenship restoration, but the process is not easy.

(kpl/rmt)