Tensions Cool Down in Final Debate

KOMPAS/RIZA FATHONI

Jakarta election candidate pairs Basuki Tjahaja Purnama-Djarot Syaiful Hidayat and Anies Baswedan-Sandiaga Uno (left to right) participate in a debate for the runoff election at Bidakara Hotel in Jakarta on Wednesday (12/4/2017). The debate was held under the theme “From Jakartans, for Jakartans”.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The cool air of democracy was felt during the final debate in the runoff election of Jakarta\'s 2017 gubernatorial race. The body languages of the candidates generally looked friendly and the debate ended with them shaking hands.

The materials presented were well known, but there was a breakthrough as the candidates received questions directly from residents.