On opposing sides: Joko (left) shaking hands with Prabowo after a televised debate in Jakarta, Indonesia. — AP
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo accused his election rival of allowing corrupt candidates on his legislative ticket and failing to include women in senior positions.
Joko and former Gen Prabowo Subianto, along with their running mates, faced off on Thursday in the first of five debates before the April 17 election. The debate focused on terrorism, human rights, corruption, and law and order.
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