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Jakarta forced to nix poll rule change
The New Indian Express
|August 23, 2024
INDONESIAN lawmakers scrapped a controversial plan to change election rules, a parliament official announced on Thursday, after thousands rallied in the capital over a move seen to help the outgoing president build a political dynasty.
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Parliament was preparing to reverse a constitutional court ruling upholding candidate age requirements, which made President Joko Widodo's youngest son ineligible for upcoming regional polls.
With thousands of protesters clamouring outside parliament, lawmakers initially delayed Thursday's session.
The demonstrations swelled as the day progressed, with students and office workers joining, despite water cannon and police in riot gear.
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