ICC Note:

When a Christian was voted governor of Indonesia’s capital, Muslims rose up in protest saying that an “infidel” could not rule in their country. However, despite their protests, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian, has now been sworn in as governor.

11/20/2014 China (Asia News)-A Christian has been sworn in as governor of Indonesia’s capital for the first time in in 50 years despite protests from Islamic hardliners who insist the job should be reserved for a Muslim.

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also the first ethnic Chinese person to become an Indonesian governor, takes the oath of office Wednesday in a ceremony led by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the state palace.

Widodo was governor until becoming president in August. Purnama had served as his deputy.

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