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Ganjar, Anies camps call for House probe on election irregularities

The call comes despite comments by independent observers that there were no signs of systematic fraud in the world's biggest single-day election, apart from matters such as outdated electoral rolls or polling delays. 

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Wed, February 21, 2024 Published on Feb. 21, 2024 Published on 2024-02-21T11:59:58+07:00

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A worker seals a ballot box at a logistics warehouse of the Malang Regency Elections Commission (KPU) in Malang regency, East Java on Feb. 7, 2024. A worker seals a ballot box at a logistics warehouse of the Malang Regency Elections Commission (KPU) in Malang regency, East Java on Feb. 7, 2024. (Antara/Ari Bowo Sucipto)

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wo unsuccessful candidates in last week's presidential election have urged the House of Representatives to look into complaints of irregularities in the run-up to the event.

The call comes despite comments by independent observers that there were no signs of systematic fraud in the world's biggest single-day election, apart from matters such as outdated electoral rolls or polling delays. 

With official results only due by March 20, unofficial counts show Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto won the race in a single round of voting, with about 58 percent of votes.

Rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo are projected to have secured 25 percent and 17 percent respectively, with a preliminary count by election authorities showing a similar breakdown. 

However, without providing evidence, both losing camps have complained of voter intimidation, manipulation of state institutions, and misuse of state resources, such as welfare funds, during the campaign period to sway the election outcome. 

On Monday, Ganjar urged an inquiry when parliament reconvenes on March 5.

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"Something like this must be investigated," he said. "At a minimum parliament should hold a hearing."

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