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From left to right, the Democratic Party's Jakarta chapter head Nahrowi Ramli, Prosperous Justice Party's Syakir Purnomo, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's Bambang DH, National Mandate Party's Eko Patrio, Gerindra Party's Muhammad Taufik, United Development Party's Abdul Azis and National Awakening Party's Hasbiallah Ilyas pose for photo after the seven parties formed a coalition named the "Kinship Coalition" for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election. (thejakartapost.com/Callistasia Anggun Wijaya)
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even political parties, namely the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Gerindra, the Democratic Party, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), the National Awakening Party (PKB), the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the United Development Party (PPP) have formed a coalition named the "Koalisi Kekeluargaan" (Kinship Coalition) to endorse a pair of governor and deputy governor candidates for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election.
In a press conference in a restaurant Monday, the coalition set out its criteria for candidates: wise, thoughtful, civilized, ethical, clean and smart. "We hope that these criteria will show the public what we have been longing for so long, after seeing the performance of the existing leader,” acting chairman of the PDI-P’s regional executive board Bambang DH said.
He was referring to Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, who is currently leading by a wide margin in polls.
Gerindra Jakarta chairman Muhammad Taufik said the next item on the coalition agenda was to discuss particular names. Gerindra has named businessman Sandiaga Uno as its candidate.
“We will discuss the position of Sandiaga in the election. We will also assess him with the criteria that we have determined. We’re sure that the chosen candidate pair will win the election,” Taufik said.
