But of course, the people having the right to vote is still better than living under a complete military dictatorship.
Only Indonesia, India and South Korea are worth watching.
Indonesia is scheduled to hold elections on February 14. More than 200 million people are eligible to vote in Indonesia's elections this year. It is considered the largest direct presidential vote in the world.
Three candidates stand out: Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, former Central Java Governor Jangar Pranovo and former Jakarta Governor Anies Pasvidan.
They are vying to succeed President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, a position that will last for two terms.
The elections represent an important test of the future strength of democracy and political culture in Indonesia.
In election campaigns, in addition to the financial and leadership capabilities of candidates, they also emphasize policies that emphasize human rights and freedom of expression for the people.
While Widodo is not eligible to compete, his eldest son is Prabowo's teammate.
Initially it became a widely discussed issue in political circles.
Gibran Rakabuming's bid for vice president comes just days after the court's decision sparked debate over why the 36-year-old was left open to participate in the competition despite the original maximum age set by law being 40.
Or because he is the son of the current president?
This sparked significant criticism. and concerns about the erosion of public trust in institutions. Indonesia
He was widely criticized and gossiped about by Chief Justice Anwar Usman. Who is the judge in the aforementioned case, Widodo’s son-in-law?
He was later removed from office on moral grounds. But in a poll conducted by Indicator Politik Indonesia from November 23 to December 1, 44.9% of respondents said they would vote for Prabowo. Candidate for president for the third time
While 24.7% support the ruling party's Janjar Party, Anis comes in third place with 22.6%.
Jokowi has not yet announced his support for any candidate. Official but with Gibran taking over as Prabowo's running mate, so there is no doubt which side he is personally on.
South Korea is scheduled to cast its vote in the legislative elections on April 10. This will be a key factor in determining the fate of President Yeon Suk-yeol's administration.
Since taking office last year, Yoon has been unable to pass the bill. Because the opposition Democratic Party has a majority in Parliament, winning 167 seats out of a total of 298 seats.
This means that his People Power Party will need to win the parliamentary elections to have any hope of achieving much during the remainder of Yoon's only five-year term.
Politics in South Korea tends to move quickly. A lot can change between now and April.
But early signs do not support Yoon's party. His approval rating remained at around 35% throughout his term.
In other words, the Democratic Party has its own problems. In particular, some senior members face corruption charges.
The Democratic Party wants to win these elections. Because they want Yoon Ho to be the lame duck president. Because they know they cannot pursue their domestic agenda if they lose.
As for the elections in India, there will be a great deal of color and complexity.
Because it serves as a ballot for the general elections in the world's most populous country. It has the largest democracy in the world
Ballot delivery days are scheduled to extend over several weeks in April and May.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are seeking a third consecutive five-year term.
India is a South Asian country with a population of 1.4 billion and 950 million registered voters.
Modi, now 73 years old, remains widely popular among Indians. At the same time, the opposition is striving to overthrow this government.
When fighting one on one is difficult and the opposition must also come together to challenge the BJP.
More than 20 opposition parties formed an alliance called All India, an abbreviation for the All-India National Development Alliance.
This group consists of the main opposition parties. The Indian National Congress hopes to return to the glorious era of politics again.
However, the latest signs do little to boost confidence among political parties seeking to reduce popular approval of Prime Minister Modi.
When five states held elections last November, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party swept the three states in the Hindi-speaking region. This is politically important. The opposition coalition has failed to demonstrate much unity.
This clearly shows that there is still a lack of a clear strategy to counter the Hindu nationalism espoused by the BJP and the numerous social welfare programs launched by the Modi government.
Indwa's coalition, which includes some parties that are hotly contesting some state elections, has not even nominated a candidate for the prime minister's post.
While a lot may change in the coming months, the BJP is in a strong position.
There is rarely a chance of ousting Modi and the BJP. Unless there is a miracle between now and April and May!
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