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Indonesia local elections sound warning for Widodo

President under pressure to apply more populist policies

Regional elections hint at a tough fight for Joko Widodo in next year's presidential elections.   © Reuters
SHOTARO TANI and ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writers | Indonesia

JAKARTA -- Unofficial results from Indonesia's regional elections hint at waning support for President Joko Widodo, raising the prospect that he may implement more populist policies to rustle up votes in next year's presidential election.

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