Solihin Gautama Purwanegara was an Indonesian military officer and politician who served as governor of West Java from 1970 to 1975.
Solihin G. P. Wife
He never revealed anything to the nation about his wife.
Solihin G. P. Children
He had only a child by the name of Lutfi Solihin.
Solihin G. P. Parents
He was given good moral training, however, from a good family as well. Details about his parents are not available.
Solihin G. P. Siblings
There is no information about the above; however, it remained a personal and staid family issue.
In addition, he joined the Indonesian Army as a student during the national revolution.
Also, his tenure as governor was marked by his focus on developing the regions of West Java bordering Jakarta, particularly Tangerang, Bekasi, and Puncak, for the textile, cement, and tourist industries, respectively.
However, he also introduced a new planting method in Indramayu Regency to address poor rice harvests and allowed local governments more control over tax revenues.
Despite disagreements with the central government on certain policies, he remained active in politics after his governorship, serving as an advisor to President Suharto until 1993 and joining the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) after Suharto’s downfall.
Meanwhile, he was also involved in the presidential campaigns of Joko Widodo and was part of Ganjar Pranowo’s campaign team for the 2024 presidential election.
