Ahok is the first non-Muslim governor of Indonesia’s capital in 50 years.
The case is being seen as a test of religious tolerance in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
The prosecution said Ahok insulted Islam by misusing a Quranic verse which suggests Muslims should not be ruled by non-Muslims, to boost public support ahead of February’s governorship election.
Ahok insisted his comments were aimed at politicians “incorrectly” using a Quranic verse against him, not at the verse itself.
If convicted, Ahok faces a maximum five-year jail sentence. After the short hearing, the trial was adjourned until December 20.
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