Subianto Claims 'victory For All Indonesians' In Presidential Vote
Umer Jamshaid Published February 14, 2024 | 09:12 PM
Former general Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday as preliminary results put him well ahead of his two rivals to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy
Jakarta, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Feb, 2024) Former general Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday as preliminary results put him well ahead of his two rivals to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Polls have long shown the fiery defence minister to be the favourite after he pledged to carry on the agenda of popular outgoing leader Joko Widodo, who is accused of inappropriately backing his campaign and whose son is Subianto's running mate.
"All counts, all pollsters... showed figures that Prabowo-Gibran won in one round," he told a cheering crowd of supporters at a packed arena in central Jakarta, referring to his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who stood beside him in a matching checked shirt.
"This victory should be a victory for all Indonesians."
Official results are not due until next month but at least four government-approved groups -- making projections based on official early tallying -- showed Subianto winning around 57 percent for a clear majority in one round.
While claiming victory, Subianto stressed "we must still wait for KPU's official result", referring to the election commission.
"We believe Indonesian democracy is running well. The people have determined, the people have decided," he told supporters.
Subianto, who was a military chief during the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago, needs more than 50 percent of the overall vote and at least a fifth of ballots cast in over half the country's 38 provinces to secure the presidency.
The 72-year-old -- who pushed street protests and launched legal challenges after losing the previous two elections -- thanked his supporters and called for unity.
"Now the campaign is over, we must unite again."
The government-approved polling groups' "quick counts" have also been used in previous elections by candidates to claim victory.
The pollsters take samples at selected voting stations after polls have closed, and are allowed to watch the count by election officials.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Four terrorists involved in suicide attack on Chinese in Besham arrested
SIC chief asks PTI leaders to resign from assemblies
Pakistan working tirelessly to eradicate polio from country: PM
IHC Justice Sattar dismisses pleas moved by FIA, PEMRA and PTA in audio leaks ca ..
Gillespie, Kirsten feature in 48th edition of PCB Podcast
Security forces kill four terrorists in Tank
Fake immoral video of Ducky Bhai's wife goes on viral on social media
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 29 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 29 April 2024
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
More Stories From World
-
Dozens killed as dam bursts in flood-hit Kenya
7 minutes ago -
Brunson sets Knicks record with 47 to lead New York over 76ers
7 minutes ago -
Filipino farmers struggle as drought and heatwave hits
27 minutes ago -
Spain's Sanchez says he will not resign as PM
27 minutes ago -
President Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary from May 5
47 minutes ago -
Burkina Faso suspends more foreign news media over massacre reports
47 minutes ago
-
With motorbikes banned, Yangon delivery riders struggle in heatwave
57 minutes ago -
England stars Kane and Bellingham headline Bayern-Real Madrid battle
57 minutes ago -
Kenya dam bursts, killing at least 42: governor
57 minutes ago -
China's energy storage capacity expands to support low-carbon goals
1 hour ago -
China's giant panda couple set off for Spain
1 hour ago -
China renews yellow alert for rainstorms
1 hour ago