Indonesian Constitutional Court Ruling on VP Candidate Eligibility Sparks Controversy
A ruling by Indonesia's Constitutional Court (MK) on the age requirement for vice-presidential candidates, which enabled the candidacy of Gibran, son of President Joko Widodo, has sparked debate over the validity of constitutional interpretation and its political implications. This decision could also affect future eligibility criteria for presidential and vice-presidential hopefuls.
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