DINAMIKA KETEGANGAN POLITIK PASCA PEMILU 2024 DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN STABILITAS DEMOKRASI DI INDONESIA

The 2024 general election in Indonesia is not only a democratic event, but also presents significant challenges related to political stability and democracy. Presents significant challenges related to political stability and democracy. In this context, this paper aims to analyze the dynamics of political tensions emerging post-2024 elections and their impact on democratic stability in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach by collecting data from various sources, including interviews with political stakeholders, media analysis, and related literature. The results highlighted increasing political polarization, inter-group conflicts, as well as efforts to form a stable governing coalition. In addition, the analysis also explored the role of political communication in easing or exacerbating post-election political tensions. Overall, the analysis of the dynamics of political tensions after the 2024 elections highlights the complexities and challenges faced in maintaining democratic stability in Indonesia. Through the study of political structure, power, legitimacy and political communication, we can understand that elections are not the end of the political process, but the beginning of an important stage in building a stable and inclusive political order. The analysis shows that post-election political tensions do not only include competition between political parties, but also involve various factors such as political polarization, government formation, legitimacy of power, and public political participation.