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PKS-Gerindra’s Bizarre Relation
PKS thought the vacant Jakarta vice governor position would be theirs in exchange for accepting Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno as Prabowo’s running mate in the 2019 race. But that’s not the case. PKS must still fight for the said position since the leaders of Gerindra’s Jakarta chapter also want the vice governorship. This is not the first time Gerindra has shown greed by overtaking positions allocated for PKS. But after all of those betrayals, PKS still remain Gerindra’s most loyal ally.
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People on the Move
As predicted, the Deputy Chairman of Gerindra Party Fadli Zon confirmed that PKS would get to nominate their cadre for the position of vice governor of Jakarta—the position left behind by Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno. But as we’ve said, competition for the place remains tough.
Read MoreAnti-Jokowi Campaign Begins
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s political rivals have ramped up their efforts in campaigning against the President. Their most recent effort is the launch of the so-called #2019GantiPresiden movement. The event was held on Sunday (May 6) on the south side of the National Monument (Monas), just a few hundred meters from the State Palace Jakarta on Sunday (May 6). The movement was initially launched in social media platforms, but it now it has perhaps entered the next phase of its campaign plan.
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