Political drama: Indonesia's vice president resigns – and here's the surprising reason

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto after the Supreme Court ruled that the high school diploma he presented during the election campaign was invalid. The resignation reveals a growing rift between the incumbent president and his predecessor Jokowi, Gibran's father.

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto after the Supreme Court ruled that the high school diploma he presented during the election campaign was invalid. The resignation reveals a deepening rift between the incumbent president and his predecessor Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Gibran's father. Gibran's appointment at age 36 was only made possible after an unusual Constitutional Court ruling exempting him from the minimum age requirement of 40. More than 100 lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against him. Since taking office, Prabowo has shown little interest in Jokowi's flagship project – the construction of the new capital Nusantara – and has dismissed senior officials considered loyal to Jokowi. The resignation comes amid economic crises, massive wildfires, and widespread student protests in Indonesia.

Political drama: Indonesia's vice president resigns – and here's the surprising reason