
Gibran Resigns as Vice President, Supporters Erupt; Procedures Begin for Successor
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka announced his resignation, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic supporters eager for photos and handshakes. A letter of resignation was submitted to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), initiating constitutional procedures to elect a new vice president.
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