Monday, 12 February, 2024

Indonesian Election Rivals Clash on TikTok

TikTok is being used by Indonesian presidential contenders to reach out to voters. To appeal to younger audiences ahead of the next elections, candidates display their dancing skills and participate in deepfake videos. The transition to digital campaigning underscores the increasing impact of social media platforms such as TikTok in molding political dialogue and galvanizing voter backing within Indonesia's democratic framework.