Commentary: Politics is a family business in Indonesia – again

ACTIVITIES OF PERFORMING Elections IN INDONESIA

how the world has changed. It definitely helps to get related to Jokowi if you want to succeed in Indonesian politics.

Look at the family trees, please. Mr. Raka, 36, is not only running for evil political office; in 2020, he was also elected mayor of Solo, his hometown. Due in large part to Jokowi’s popularity and social wealth, the young politician won with a landslide & nbsp. & nbsp,

Then there is Kaesang Pangarep, a younger child who is 28 years old and is better known for his YouTuber charm than his political background. Last month, the Indonesia Solidarity Party( PSI) was founded to support younger voters.

Finally, in 2020, son-in-law Bobby Nasution, & nbsp, was elected mayor of Medan. His campaign heavily relied on family ties, giving the impression that the central government would give him special consideration because of his wealthy place. & nbsp,

Any claim that his household benefits because he is the head of state has been dismissed by Jokowi. He told me in an appointment in 2020 that I didn’t stop Indonesians if they want to vote them in. The general public decides. & nbsp,

However, even the charismatic leader The & nbsp, with his consistently high approval ratings, won’t be immune to the public’s displeasure with what seems to be dynastic politics re-emerging in the archipelago. & nbsp,

According to Alexander Arifianto, top fellow at the Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies in Singapore, a vote for Gibran as vice president may guarantee that Jokowi can continue to exert influence in the background during the Prabowo management. Social kingdoms are not uncommon but not particularly successful in Indonesia. Additionally, they invite open criticism after being publicly declared”& nbsp,