Criticism of Gibran Dominates Social Media, Analysts Say It May Not Reflect Majority Opinion
Criticism against Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the current mayor of Solo and a vice-presidential candidate, is surging on Indonesian social media. However, some analysts caution that these online voices may not necessarily represent the majority opinion of the electorate, suggesting a potential disconnect between social media sentiment and actual voting behavior.
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