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A CENTURY OF PARLIAMENTARY LIFE
IN INDONESIA

The first BPUPKI session, held on May 29, 1945
and chaired by Dr. Rajiman Wedyodiningrat and
R. P. Suroso, discussed Indonesia’s national prin-
During the General ciples. Meanwhile, the First Session of the Gen-

Assembly held on June eral Assembly, held on May 31, 1945 at the Chuo
Sangi-In Building, discussed Indonesia’s national
1, 1945 at the Pejambon principles as well as territories and nationality.

Building, previously During the trial, Supomo asked about national

the Chuo Sangi-In principles of an independent Indonesia. Supomo

Building, BPUPKI revealed that he agreed with several speakers in
the session on the absolute conditions (constitu-
continued discussing tive factors).
Indonesia’s national He agreed with the opinion that “essentially In-

principles. donesia should cover the Dutch East Indies.”

Second, he also agreed that the “people” should
consist of Indonesian nationalities, who naturally
were indigenous Indonesians. The Chinese, In-
dian, and Arab Descent who had for generations
lived in Indonesia must also be accepted as citi-
zens by being granted Indonesian nationality. The third absolute require-
ment under international law was the establishment of a sovereign go-
vernment.

During the General Assembly held on June 1, 1945 at the Pejambon Build-
ing, previously the Chuo Sangi-In Building, BPUPKI continued discussing
Indonesia’s national principles. Chaired by Dr. Rajiman Wedyodiningrat,
Sukarno gave his speech on national principles in the session.

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