THE efforts of some figures to overthrow Golkar Party General Chairman Airlangga Hartato have intensified. One such figure is Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. He recently began focusing his attention on future party leadership. In just one week Bahlil twice voiced his desire to replace Airlangga.

Bahlil openly conveyed his intent after Indonesian President Joko Widodo summoned him to the State Palace on Tuesday, July 27. This cabinet minist