Ganjar Pranaowo And Nasaruddin Umar Agree To Continue To Promote Religious Tolerance

Ganjar Pranowo and Nasaruddin Umar agreed to promote religious tolerance. (IST)

MANADO Will be presidential candidates for PDIP, Ganjar Pranowo and Imam Besar Istiqlal Mosque, Prof. Nasaruddin Umar, one voice. The two figures who are rumored to be the presidential and vice presidential candidate pairs in 2024 are united to continue to promote religious tolerance and maintain unity.

This was conveyed by Ganjar and Nasaruddin when they met at the halal bihalal of religious figures in Manado, Thursday, May 18. Ganjar, who was consolidating in North Sulawesi, took the time to attend the event which was also attended by Nasaruddin.

Ganjar, who arrived at the location at around 16.00 WIB, was immediately greeted by the Governor of North Sulawesi, Olly Dondokambey and Nasaruddin Umar. After shaking hands, Ganjar walked hand in hand with Nasaruddin to the stage while greeting the community.

"Yes, I was in Manado and there was a halal bihalal event. I was invited and the lecturer turned out to be the high priest of the Istiqlal Mosque, Prof. Nasaruddin. Earlier he had a very good lecture, how should we continue to maintain harmony and maintain tolerance between religious believers," said Ganjar.

Ganjar continued that tolerance has been carried out by predecessors. According to Prof Nasaruddin's story, in the past stories of religious leaders in the world have implemented the values of tolerance.

"Earlier, Prof. Nasaruddin told a story of the past that was linked to Islam and Christianity. It turned out that there were many suitable values, especially when it was about humanity," he explained.

And North Sulawesu continued Ganjar Pranowo, this is a real example of how religious tolerance is implemented. So far, North Sulawesi, especially Manado, has been known as the most tolerant area in Indonesia.

"It gives encouragement to all of us to continue to care for and promote the kindness that exists," he said.

Meanwhile, Prof. Nasaruddin Umar in his lecture emphasized the importance of maintaining tolerance. Because, that's the only way that peace can be created in this country.

"Today we are present in Manado, North Sulawesi, this is the right one. This is a tolerant city, small Indonesia. Today, we are showing very good collaboration, culture and religion," he said.

Nasaruddin said that religious tolerance in North Sulawesi, especially Manado, needs to be imitated by other regions in Indonesia.

"It is appropriate for us to do what the people of Manado do, we need to take the example of the people of North Sulawesi. Because from here we learn how to maintain harmony by tolerating each other," he concluded in the same forum as Ganjar Pranowo.