How Islamic boarding schools affect the outcome of elections in East Java | Video
Indonesia's East Java province has been touted as a key battleground in the lead-up to the country's presidential election in February. It is the second-most populous province in the country, and all three pairs of candidates are going all out to win the hearts and minds of its more than 31 million voters. As Saifulbahri Ismail finds out, Islamic boarding schools or "pesantren" play a significant role in determining the outcome of elections in the province.
Indonesia's East Java province has been touted as a key battleground in the lead-up to the country's presidential election in February. It is the second-most populous province in the country, and all three pairs of candidates are going all out to win the hearts and minds of its more than 31 million voters. As Saifulbahri Ismail finds out, Islamic boarding schools or "pesantren" play a significant role in determining the outcome of elections in the province.
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