Prabowo claims victory in Indonesian election based on unofficial counts

72-year-old far ahead of rivals, likely to gain majority in first round

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Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto reacts after a campaign rally in Jakarta on Feb. 10. Pollsters' quick-count results show Prabowo is leading his two rivals. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

NANA SHIBATA, ERWIDA MAULIA and ISMI DAMAYANTI, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- Prabowo Subianto is on track to win Indonesia's presidential election, quick-count results from major pollsters showed, with the defense minister having a significant lead over his two rivals in Wednesday's vote and likely to gain a majority.

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