Vice President Candidate Not Limited to Party Members, Constitution Takes Precedence: Former Constitutional Court Chief
Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Jimly Asshiddiqie suggests President Prabowo Subianto is not bound to pick a vice presidential candidate from his supporting parties, emphasizing the Constitution's precedence over party affiliation requirements.
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