Prabowo Subianto Declared Indonesia's President-Elect Amid Controversy
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| President-Elect Declared | Prabowo Subianto officially declared as Indonesia's president-elect. |
| Vote Share | Secured 58.6% of votes (over 96 million ballots), more than twice his rivals. |
| Legal Challenges | Losing candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo alleged fraud and nepotism. |
| Constitutional Court Ruling | 5-to-3 decision rejected challenges, citing lack of evidence for widespread fraud. |
| Security Arrangements | Over 4,200 police and soldiers deployed during the declaration ceremony. |
| Call for Unity | Subianto urged political leaders to collaborate for welfare, poverty elimination, and anti-corruption. |
| Controversial Candidacy | Subianto's running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is the son of outgoing President Joko Widodo. |
| Subianto's Background | Former Kopassus commander, discharged in 1998 after soldiers under his command tortured activists. |
| Previous Election History | Lost three presidential bids, including a 2019 challenge to Joko Widodo that led to violence. |