"Indonesia's Defeated Candidates Seek President-Elect's Disqualification in Court"

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"Indonesia's Defeated Candidates Seek President-Elect's Disqualification in Court"
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Indonesia's losing presidential candidates, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, have filed a court challenge to last month's election, alleging state interference and seeking a poll re-run and disqualification of the winner, Prabowo Subianto. They accused the administration and President Joko Widodo of pressuring regional officials and using social aid to ensure a specific outcome. The court is expected to make a decision on April 22, with the candidates urging neutrality and alleging violations of the constitution and election laws.

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