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Different Reasons for Leaving the Vice Presidency: Hatta Resigned, Gibran Stepped Down

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Mohammad Hatta are two former Vice Presidents of Indonesia who have resigned from their roles as the country's second-in-command.

Hatta officially stepped down on December 1, 1956, while Gibran submitted his resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Both had different reasons for leaving their positions. What were those reasons? Here’s a summary from Kompas.com:

First Vice President, Youngest Vice President

Mohammad Hatta was the first Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, having been appointed during the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI) meeting in Jakarta on August 18, 1945.

During his tenure as Vice President, Hatta made significant contributions to the government.

His responsibilities encompassed not only state administration and economic development but also national political policy.

One of Hatta's responsibilities included signing several decrees that were crucial in both political and legal contexts.

These included the Vice President’s Decree No. X on October 16, 1945, and the Government Decree dated November 3, 1945.

Both decrees played a vital role in the development of Indonesia's government system, including the establishment of the Central National Committee of Indonesia (KNIP).

KNIP is considered a precursor to the establishment of Indonesia’s legislative body, the People’s Representative Council (DPR).

In addition to his role in government, Hatta is also known as one of the figures who formulated the principle of an independent and active foreign policy.

This principle continues to serve as the foundation for Indonesia's international relations today.

Wikipedia First Vice President of Indonesia Mohammad Hatta

Hatta served as Vice President for approximately 11 years, from August 18, 1945, until December 1, 1956.

On the other hand, Gibran is the youngest Vice President to have held the position. He was 37 years and 19 days old when inaugurated as the 14th Vice President of Indonesia on October 20, 2024.

In the 2024 presidential election, Gibran ran alongside Prabowo Subianto, supported by the Greater Indonesia Coalition (KIM).