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Ahok-Djarot hold party with supporters, celebrities
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Jakarta incumbent gubernatorial candidate Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama (left) and his running mate Djarot Saiful Hidayat are on the stage during the third and final official debate at Bidakara Hotel on Friday. (Antara/Akbar Nugroho Gumay)
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ncumbent Jakarta gubernatorial ticket Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama-Djarot Saiful Hidayat used the final campaigning day on Saturday to hold a party to thank their supporters at the Pullman Hotel in Central Jakarta.
Ahok’s wife Veronica Tan and Djarot’s wife Happy Farida, as well as a number of musicians who endorsed the pair such as Andre Hehanusa, Lita Zien, Lala Karmela, Nafa Urbach, Aline Andita, J-Flow, and Farhan, also attended the event, kompas.com reported.
(Read also: Ahok defends himself against Agus' criticism of tough-talking style)
During the event named #Te2imaKasihPendukungBadja or “Thank You Supporters of Badja (the ticket’s nickname)” Ahok and Djarot were seen dancing on stage when singer Bertha and rapper Iwa K. performed the song "Gara-gara Ahok-Djarot" or “Because of Ahok-Djarot” composed by Aryono Huboyo Djati.
“This event is aimed at boosting the spirits and the support for Ahok-Djarot,” said presenter Indi Barends, who was the event’s host.
“There are no more residents suffering, no more corruption, because Ahok and Djarot are clean,” her co-host celebrity Gading Marten said. (bbs)
