Jakarta, Feb. 25 -- Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has appealed to all contestants of the simultaneous regional elections to steer clear from the corruptive influence of money on politics.

"This elections should not be marred by money politics," Amin stated at the launch of the 2020 Regional Elections Vulnerability Index (IKP) here on Tuesday.

Amin also called on the election supervisory agency to adopt stern measures against those found flouting rules during the elections, such as spreading hate speeches, engaging in money politics, and committing other violations.

"Do not spread hoaxes, steer clear from damaging actions, do not politicize issues on SARA (ethnic, religion, race and inter-group)," he said.

The vice president admitted that...