League of Supporters of Indonesian Independence

The League of Supporters of Indonesian Independence (Indonesian: Ikatan Pendukung Kemerdekaan Indonesia, IPKI) was a right-wing nationalist political party in Indonesia established by former Army head General Abdul Haris Nasution as a vehicle for the Indonesian Army to enter the realm of politics. It was influential in persuading President Sukarno to introduce Guided Democracy in Indonesia and return to the 1945 Constitution.

League of Supporters of Indonesian Independence
Ikatan Pendukung Kemerdekaan Indonesia
AbbreviationIPKI
Founded20 May 1954 (original)
1994 (as mass organisation)
12 September 1998 (revival)
Dissolved11 January 1973 (original)
1999 (revival)
IdeologyPancasila
Right-wing nationalism
Political positionRight-wing
AnthemGaruda Pancasila
  • Politics of Indonesia
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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