Rahayu Saraswati
Rahayu Saraswati Dhirakanya Djojohadikusumo (born 27 January 1986) is an Indonesian activist, politician, actress, presenter. She was a member of the Indonesian Parliament for the Gerindra Party from 2014 to 2019. During her time as a member of the legislature, she fought for women and children right and against human trafficking.
Rahayu Saraswati | |
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| Born | 27 January 1986 Jakarta |
| Alma mater | International School Of Screen Acting |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Gerindra Party |
| Spouse(s) | Harwendro Adityo Dewanto |
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| Position held | Member of the People's Representative Council of Indonesia (2014–2019) |
After failing to secure re-election in 2019, she was selected by her uncle Prabowo to serve alongside him as the deputy chairperson of the Gerindra Party for the period 2020 to 2025.
She was subject to misogynistic ridicule online after a photo surfaced of her showing pregnant belly which she had posted in 2015. After hearing about it from Tsamara Amany, she stated that it was confusing and saddening to see the photograph was used to attack her for political gain.