REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The event watching the results of the quick count of the 2024 election, which was guided by the number 2 candidate, Prabowo-Gibran, at Istora Senayan Jakarta became an exciting and humorous moment.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Gibran Rakabuming shared a photo of himself holding Major Teddy on his Instagram account, @gibran_rakabuming.
“What a dream come true for Major @tedsky89,” Gibran wrote in an Instagram post.
For information, Teddy Indra Wijaya or known as Major Teddy is Prabowo Subianto's personal aide. He began his career when he was first trusted to be an aide to President Jokowi at the start of his leadership from 2014 to 2019.
The public already knows Major Teddy as a figure who remains with presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto as an aide. Major Teddy also became a topic of conversation on the internet recently when he helped a woman who fainted on Saturday, October 2, 2024, during a high-profile campaign in Gelora Bung Karno.
Some time after the unrepeatable moment was uploaded by Gibran Rakabuming, many people on the internet liked and commented on the image. In fact, few called the action envious citizens.
“Mas Wapres, how many of your people want the same,” the @andimattuju account wrote.
“My goodness sir ted wants to be held too,” commented @herli1709.
In addition, some netizens directly requested that Major Teddy open his own 'personal' Instagram account. “The final announcement will be made, please tell Major Ignya not to be private anymore,” @tikavidewi wrote.
The familiarity and uniqueness of Major Teddy's action cradled Gibran Rakabuming as the nobar event came under the spotlight of interest to the public.
This incident not only added to the atmosphere of excitement amid the tension awaiting the election results, but also displayed the humanist side of the political figures involved.
The moment managed to defrost the atmosphere and bring laughter to many, including netizens on social media who responded with various positive and humorous comments.
The action proves that behind the seriousness of politics, there is still room for warmth and personal closeness that can be appreciated by the wider public.
Furthermore, the popularity of Major Teddy among netizens, especially after the unique act of holding Gibran Rakabuming, shows how spontaneous and sincere actions can leave a deep impression on the hearts of the public.
It underscores the importance of small moments that bring cheerfulness and warmth amid the cacophony of a political campaign that tends to be tense. These events also remind us all that behind complex political dynamics, there are values of humanity and togetherness that must still be safeguarded and preserved.
This holding action, although simple in appearance, has become a symbol of togetherness and cheerfulness that reinforces solidarity and positive hope for Indonesia's political future.
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