Gibran Resigns, Prabowo Praises His 'Knightly Spirit'
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Gibran Resigns, Prabowo Praises His 'Knightly Spirit'

Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned from his post, widely seen as a prelude to his presidential bid. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto praised Gibran's decision as demonstrating a 'knightly spirit.' This move could significantly impact the landscape of Indonesian politics and the upcoming election.

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