Jakarta governor vows to press on despite possible hit to popularity

Jakarta governor vows to press on despite possible hit to popularity

Popular Jakarta Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (C), who is known by his Chinese name Ahok, speaks to supporters on Nov. 17, 2016, while campaigning for the 2017 gubernatorial election. On Nov. 15, police declared Ahok is suspected of religious blasphemy following pressure from radical Muslim organizations to prosecute him. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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