West Java Governor's Popularity Soars in Presidential Race, Emulating Jokowi's Populist Style
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West Java Governor's Popularity Soars in Presidential Race, Emulating Jokowi's Populist Style

A survey by Indonesia Political Opinion (IPO) reveals that West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi (KDM) has surged to the top of the presidential candidate polls. Analysts attribute this rise to his emulation of Joko Widodo's populist leadership style, which emphasizes closeness to the people.

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