The Seconds Of Gus Yahya Bowing And Kissing The Hands Of KH Said Aqil, Gun Romli: Cool NU Political Tradition!

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JAKARTA - Young Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) activist, Guntur Romli, shared a short video showing the moments when KH Yahya Cholil Staquf kissed KH Said Aqil Siroj's hand. This moment occurred after Gus Yahya was elected as the General Chair of PBNU for the 2021-2026 period.

The election for the candidate for the General Chair of the PBNU was held at the University of Lampung's GSG, from Thursday 23 December close to midnight until this morning Friday 24 December. The counting of votes is held openly and broadcast virtually.

"The cool NU political tradition, as a younger figure," tweeted Gun Romli on his Twitter account, @GunRomli quoted Friday, December 24.

In the 11-second video, Gus Yahya can be seen walking and approaching KH Said Aqil. Suddenly, Gus Yahya bent down and grabbed the hand of KH Said Aqil who was sitting and kissed him. This moment is so short.

Gus Yahya then got up and continued walking with the group.

"Elected General Chairperson of Tanfidziyah PBNU (2021-2026) KH Yahya Cholil Staquf kisses KH Said Aqil Sirodj Chairman of PBNU 2010-2021, Kiai Said has led NU for 2 periods with the best service.

A cool NU political tradition, as a younger figure, the elected General Chairperson of Tanfidziyah PBNU (2021-2026) KH Yahya Cholil Staquf kisses the hand of KH Said Aqil Sirodj Chairman of PBNU 2010-2021, Kiai Said has led NU for 2 periods with the best service 👍👍 santri political etiquette ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PfvYQ1oZf8

— Mohamad Guntur Romli (@GunRomli) December 24, 2021

KH Yahya or who is usually called Gus Yahya won 337 votes for PWNU and PCNU. Meanwhile, the incumbent KH Said Aqil Siroj received 210 votes. This is the second ballot with the birth of 2 candidates.

"So KH Yahya Cholil Staquf officially became the new PBNU Chair," said the chair of the session, M Nuh.

In his speech, M Nuh congratulated Gus Yahya on duty. He invited Gus Yahya to want to embrace many parties to be able to make the future of NU even better.

M Nuh also thanked KH Said Aqil for his dedication during the two terms he led NU.

"I was touched by the extraordinary atmosphere despite the sharp views," he said.