Goodbye Solo, Hello Jakarta

Cliche though it may sound, the second and final round of the Jakarta gubernatorial election was a stunning victory for democracy. Together withrunning mate Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, governor-elect Joko Widodo managed to alter the power configuration usually dominated by the elite and backed by the force of their wealth. The two candidates overcame assaults reeking of racism and religious prejudice that would surely endanger democracy in this count

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