JAKARTA: Jakarta's Christian governor looked set for a tough run-off against a Muslim opponent in city elections seen as a test of religious tolerance in Muslim-majority Indonesia, after a tight first round Wednesday.

Analysts believe incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who is standing trial for blasphemy, is unlikely to win in a second round against ex-education minister Anies Baswedan, as Muslim voters swing behind Anies.

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