“We are optimistic that at least our target of 52 percent of votes can be achieved,” said PDI-P secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto as quoted by tribunnews.com. He was speaking at the residence of PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Commenting on several surveys that had placed candidate pair Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno in the lead, Hasto said some of pollsters were being used as campaign tools.

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He said internal surveys conducted by the PDI-P had shown support for Ahok and Djarot was continuously increasing while the electability of their contender was on a downward trend. That was why all parties supporting the Ahok-Djarot ticket were optimistic the 52.4 percent vote target could be achieved, he added.

Hasto said the incumbent pair of candidate pairs would also bear the responsibility of conducting a free and fair election. After monitoring the voting, Ahok would visit Megawati at her private residence, he said.

Hasto hoped the Jakarta runoff election could run safely and orderly and all residents could convey their aspirations independently.

“Together with other parties and volunteers, we have implemented the best strategies to create a better Jakarta under the leadership of Pak Basuki and Pak Djarot,” said Hasto. (dis/ebf)

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