Bronto Somohardjo

Bronto Somohardjo

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Bronto Somohardjo is a prominent Surinamese politician known for his leadership of the Pertjajah Luhur party. He has been a significant figure in Suriname's political landscape, often advocating for the rights and interests of the Javanese community. Somohardjo has faced criticism for his use of ethnic-based rhetoric in political campaigns, which some argue perpetuates divisions within the country's diverse society. His approach often highlights the unique challenges faced by specific ethnic groups in Suriname.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
10,044
Power
79$
Sentiment
5.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 4 5.75 1.56% +10% 586,634 10,044 $4,600 79$
Totals 4 586,634 10,044 $4,600 79$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Bronto Somohardjo has reported to the Public Prosecution Service to be heard as a suspect. 5

Riad Nurmohamed Gillmore Hoefdraad
De Ware Tijd: Bronto Somohardjo als verdachte gehoord – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chairman of the parliamentary committee for GBB, Bronto Somohardjo, advocated for corrections in land allocation practices. 7

Jennifer Simons Stanley Soeropawiro Ashwin Adhin Nisha Kurban Le Roy Doorson Ivanildo Plein Steven Reyme
De Ware Tijd: ‘Grond moet ontwikkeling brengen’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: PL faction leader Bronto Somohardjo acknowledged that the budget is not perfect but called it a necessary step to address existing problems. 6

Adelien Wijnerman Jennifer Simons Jerrel Pawiroredjo Rabindre Parmessar Ronnie Brunswijk Steven Reyme Ronny Asabina Cedric Van Samson
De Ware Tijd: Staatsbegroting 2026 aangenomen na marathonvergadering in het parlement – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bronto Somohardjo made claims about prominent VHP members obtaining land without being corrected. 5

Mahinder Jogi Ashwin Adhin Jones
De Ware Tijd: VHP-fractie veroordeelt optreden ‘slechtste voorzitter’ Adhin jegens Jogi – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bronto Somohardjo reminded the government of Suriname's recognition of Palestine as an independent state in 2011. 5

Steve Meye Desi Bouterse Ann Sadi Jerrel Pawiroredjo Ebu Jones Melvin Bouva
De Ware Tijd: Benoeming Steve Meye tot ambassadeur voor Israël zorgt voor debat in DNA – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Ex-minister Bronto Somohardjo also provides a similar statement and points fingers at officials responsible for execution. 3

Gillmore Hoefdraad Riad Nurmohamed Chandrikapersad Santokhi Stanley Raghoebarsing
De Ware Tijd: Verontrustende verklaringen ex-ministers leggen corrupt bestuur bloot – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bronto Somohardjo, along with Silvana Afonsoewa, submitted a proposal to amend the regulations of the DNA. 6

Mielando Atompai Silvana Afonsoewa Rossellie Cotino
De Ware Tijd: Van ad-hok naar duurzame wetgeving – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Somohardjo criticized the current concentration of power within the prosecution apparatus and called for change. 6

Stanley Betterson Le Roy Doorson Iona Edwards
De Ware Tijd: Coalitie niet op één lijn over hervorming rechterlijke macht – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bronto Somohardjo, the PL faction leader, spoke after Santokhi's presentation, leading to a walkout by the VHP faction. 5

Chandrikapersad Santokhi Desi Bouterse Garcia Paragsingh Rabin Parmessar Poetini Atompai Ann Sadi Dew Sharman
De Ware Tijd: Santokhi ontkent ‘opdrachten’ aan pg – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bronto Somohardjo referred to a political party in relation to the prosecutor-general, leading to protests. 4

Poetini Atompai Chan Santokhi Dew Sharman Jerrel Pawiroredjo Ameerani Jarbandhan Ashwin Adhin Cedric Van Samson Rabin Parmessar Krishna Mathoera
De Ware Tijd: Atompai verwerpt CCJ, pleit voor Nederlandse Hoge Raad – de Ware Tijd