Court nays independents

Court nays independents

JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court rejected on Wednesday a request
for a judicial review on the Presidential Elections Law, which
denies independent candidates entry in the presidential race.

The panel of justices said the Constitution guaranteed the
right of citizens to contest the presidential election, but their
nomination must be endorsed by a political party or a group of
parties.

Muljo Wibisono and Dion Bambang, who filed the request, said
the verdict was disappointing.

The court's decision is final and binding. -- JP