The PDI was now divided into two factions, Megawati's and Suryadi's. Despite being overthrown as chairperson by Suryadi and the government, the event lifted Megawati's profile immensely, providing both sympathy and national popularity. The government later blamed the riots on the People's Democracy Party (PRD).
A riot ensued – at that stage considered the worst that Jakarta had seen during the "New Order" – which was followed by a government crackdown. In the ensuing clash, Megawati's supporters managed to hold on to the headquarters. Suryadi's supporters (reportedly with the Government's backing) attacked the PDI Headquarters and faced resistance from Megawati supporters who had been stationed there since the National Congress in Medan.
On the morning of 27 July 1996, Suryadi threatened to take back PDI's headquarters in Jakarta. Megawati refused to acknowledge the results of this congress and continued to see herself as the rightful leader of the PDI. With the government's backing, Suryadi, a former chairperson was re-elected as PDI's Chairperson. In June 1996, another National Congress was held in the city of Medan, to which Megawati was not invited anti-Megawati members were in attendance. Her position was consolidated further when a PDI National Assembly ratified the results of the congress. A Special Congress was held where the government expected to have Harjono elected, but Megawati once again emerged as elected leader. This result was not recognised by the government, which continued to push for Budi Harjono, its preferred candidate for the chairpersonship, to be elected. Party head office on Jalan Diponegoro, Menteng, JakartaĪt the 1993 National Congress, Megawati Sukarnoputri was elected Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party, one of the three political parties recognised by President Suharto's "New Order" government.
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