Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's Defense Minister, has unofficially won the presidential election, with a significant lead over opponents. The 72-year-old former general's victory raises questions about Indonesia's future under his leadership, given his controversial past and potential impact on democracy. Various experts and officials, including CHM @RepMcCaul and PM @narendramodi, have congratulated Indonesia on the successful election and expressed interest in enhancing ties with the new presidency.
Prime Minister @narendramodi congratulates the people of Indonesia on the successful Presidential elections and the newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto https://t.co/vyoUlTUZEV
Young voters in particular flocked to Indonesia’s next president, Prabowo Subianto, liking his image and perhaps unaware of his past, @rachman_joseph writes. https://t.co/tyEZtMm8lG
Prime Minister @narendramodi congratulates the people of Indonesia on the successful Presidential elections and current Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on the lead. PM Modi says he is looking forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen the Comprehensive…
"Congratulations to the people of Indonesia on the successful Presidential elections and @prabowo on the lead. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia," posts PM @narendramodi. https://t.co/jy97opPt7s
Some say Prabowo Subianto has changed. Others fear his arrival spells bad news for Indonesian democracy. https://t.co/tyEZtMm8lG
Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, ahead of an official result due by March 20. Here’s a look at who he is, and his controversial past⤵️ https://t.co/L8kaFLur6L
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president? https://t.co/SR4BctZdUq
.@benjaminbland discusses the rise of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto—and what his potential victory in the country’s presidential election will mean for Indonesian democracy: https://t.co/KNyiXwps4U
Prabowo Subianto looks poised to be the leader of Indonesia, writes @KarishmaJourno. He will struggle to navigate the complex geopolitical environment https://t.co/8MlD5KUGIc https://t.co/mpQxL51gaf
Indonesia’s defense minister Prabowo Subianto has declared himself the winner of Wednesday’s presidential election. That’s as preliminary results have him ahead of his opponents by 30 points. RT’s Rebecca Napitupulu sent us this report from Jakarta. https://t.co/BaPBbczdCJ
Indonesia’s next president, Prabowo Subianto, is a controversial former general with a worrying history who has rebranded himself as a cuddly granddad. He is unlikely to boost the country’s democratic credentials https://t.co/ywBMGegPzd 👇
Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in Indonesia’s election. On “The Intelligence”, @suelinwong explains why his presidency could compromise the country’s democratic gains. Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/5O4YFLczXy 👇
CHM @RepMcCaul: “Congratulations to Indonesia on a successful presidential election. This is a significant milestone for the largest democracy in Southeast Asia. I look forward to working with President-elect Prabowo Subianto to enhance our economic, cultural, and defense ties."
Prabowo Subianto has won Indonesia’s presidential election. What will his presidency bring? CFR expert @JoshKurlantzick gives the breakdown: https://t.co/Ii6pMQbFFX
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is set to be the country’s next president, according to unofficial counts. But just who is the unpredictable 72-year-old ex-general with a checkered past? @ByFarisMokhtar takes a closer look https://t.co/uSbzgPLCyf https://t.co/VXOiRJeUZH
What Prabowo Subianto’s presidential election win means for Indonesia https://t.co/2DghfR3fwG