Indonesia's losing candidates urge court to disqualify president-elect
Challenged presidential election results in Indonesia due to allegations of state interference.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Indonesia’s losing presidential candidates are challenging the election results, alleging state interference. Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo claim Prabowo Subianto’s victory was aided by pressure from partisan officials and accuse President Joko Widodo of using social aid to influence the outcome. They seek a re-run and the disqualification of Prabowo. Both candidates criticized the potential return to authoritarian practices and urged for a fair process. Prabowo denies any wrongdoing, while Jokowi’s team refutes claims of election interference. The court is expected to rule on the matter soon.