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Indonesia's PDIP Waits for its Leader to Make Up Her Mind

While Mega seeks to perpetuate the dynasty, the business community wrings its hands

Our Correspondent
Jan 12, 2023
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Megawati Sukarnoputri, the powerful leader of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), is dragging her heels on endorsing Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, the choice of President Joko Widodo, as the party’s 2024 presidential candidate. The reason behind this choice is perhaps because she fears losing control of the party, which h…

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