Kaesang's Candidacy in Puan's Constituency: A Test of Jokowi's Influence in PDIP's Stronghold
Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko Widodo, has expressed his intention to run in the upcoming legislative elections in the constituency of Puan Maharani, a prominent figure within the ruling party PDI-P. This move is seen as a crucial test of President Jokowi's influence in a region considered a stronghold of PDI-P, potentially creating new political ripples.
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