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Indonesia's Widodo family challenges Megawati's party in 2029 election

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Indonesia's political landscape is set for a significant contest in the 2029 parliamentary elections, particularly in Central Java V. Kaesang Pangarep, son of President Widodo and chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), has announced his intention to run for a parliamentary seat in this region. This move directly challenges Puan Maharani, a prominent figure from the Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle (PDI-P) and daughter of former President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who has historically held the seat. The election is viewed as a test of Widodo's ability to translate his personal popularity into lasting political influence for his family and the PSI, potentially establishing a new political machine to rival the established PDI-P. AI

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Indonesia's Widodo family challenges Megawati's party in 2029 election

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Anand Mathai ·

    Showdown in Indonesia’s Solo pits Widodo’s dynasty against Megawati’s machine

    The rivalry between two of Indonesia’s former presidents is moving onto the political ground where their alliance was first forged, with Joko Widodo’s youngest son preparing to contest the constituency held by Megawati Sukarnoputri’s daughter. Kaesang Pangarep plans to seek a par…

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