After the closure of polls in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest single-day elections, early unofficial numbers suggest a significant lead for Prabowo Subianto. Over 200 million Indonesians were eligible to vote in a logistical feat spanning three time zones to select a new president, vice president, members of parliament, and local councils. Despite challenges, including flooded polling stations, the election concluded without major incidents. Concerns were raised over Subianto’s ties to Indonesia’s dictatorial past, but many voters are looking forward to continuing economic reforms and infrastructure projects. Quick count outlets are expected to deliver unofficial results soon, indicating a potential outright victory for Subianto.
- More than 200 million Indonesians were eligible to vote in the election.
- The election was a significant logistical operation, covering three time zones.
- Voters chose a new president, vice president, members of parliament, and local councils.
- Early unofficial numbers suggest Prabowo Subianto has a significant lead.
- The election faced logistical challenges, including knee-deep floodwaters at some polling stations.
- Subianto’s potential victory is seen as a continuation of current economic reforms and infrastructure projects.
- There were concerns about Subianto’s ties to Indonesia’s dictatorial past.
- Turnout in Indonesian elections is generally high, despite challenges such as torrential rains.
- Controversy arose from the current president’s decision to install his eldest son as vice president, raising accusations of political meddling.
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