Despite Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto winning with an overwhelming margin of 58.6% or over 96 million votes, the losing candidates argue that the election was marred by irregularities throughout the campaign.

They are asking the court to annul the election results and order a revote.

During their appearances before the judges, both candidates focused on allegations that the court and outgoing President Joko Widodo bent laws and norms to support Subianto.

A Indonesian court heard concerns over irregularities in the presidential election, with protesters rallying outside.

The opposition argues that the running mate of the losing candidate, Subianto, should have been disqualified due to constitutional age requirements.

Subianto, a longtime rival of the incumbent Widodo, joined his government before running as his successor, despite his son and running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, not meeting the age requirement.

The court is being asked to bar Raka from a revote.

Indonesian presidents are expected to remain neutral in succession races, but Subianto's involvement has raised concerns about the integrity of the election.

The Constitutional Court of Indonesia made a controversial exception to the minimum age requirement for Joko Widodo to run for re-election, with then-chief justice Anwar Usman, who is Widodo's brother-in-law, leading the decision.

Usman later resigned due to criticism for not recusing himself.

Critics, including prominent lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis, argued that the court should uphold the constitution and not legitimize fraud or crime.

There were allegations of regional officials being pressured or bribed, and state social assistance was used as a tool to influence votes.

Hefty social aid was disbursed during the campaign, surpassing the amounts spent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Widodo personally distributed funds in several provinces.

In a hearing before the Constitutional Court of Indonesia, Baswedan warned against normalizing recent practices that could become habits, culture, and ultimately national character if no corrections are made.

Previously, Subianto unsuccessfully challenged election results against Widodo, leading to violence that resulted in seven deaths in Jakarta.

During the hearing, Pranowo expressed shock and morale destruction due to the government's abuse of power, including using state resources and security forces to support certain candidates and protect political interests.

The hearing of the election dispute between Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo, the two presidential candidates in Indonesia, has been adjourned until Thursday.

The Chief Justice, Suhartoyo, will wait for Subianto and the General Election Commission to respond.

The verdict, which cannot be appealed, is expected on April 22.

However, Usman, an associate justice, is required to recuse himself, resulting in the case being decided by eight justices instead of the full nine-member court.