Halal Bihalal With Ulama Throughout East Java, Ganjar Discursed About Fertilizer

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (ISTIMEWA)

Presidential candidate from PDIP, Ganjar Pranowo attended a halal bihalal event with ulama throughout East Java, Sunday 7 May. Hundreds of kyai, Mrs. Nyai, ning and students were so enthusiastic about welcoming Ganjar at the Al Badri Islamic Boarding School, Krajan, Gumuksari Jember. Together with his wife, Siti Atikoh, Ganjar walked to the location of the event accompanied by the Caretaker of the Al Badri Islamic Boarding School, KH Hafiz Habibullah and KH Mahfudz Habibullah. In his remarks, KH Mahfudz Habibullah said that it was the happiness of the residents of Jember especially the network of scholars, kyai, nyai and ning throughout East Java who are members of the Santri Nusantara Association (Hisnu) can meet Ganjar. As a presidential candidate, there is a lot of hope for the people of East Java to him. "Let us pray that Pak Ganjar will be sworn in as president. And of course, today's meeting will definitely bring blessings to all of us," he said. Not only about religion, Kyai throughout East Java continued KH Mahfudz, Ganjar had a lot of work to do when he led Indonesia. Salah The one is about agriculture. "Hopefully later if he becomes president, remember the small community, especially farmers. The problem is that many of us are Eid about fertilizers that are difficult and the price is exorbitant," he explained. Indonesian farmer continued KH Mahfudz hopes for subsidies from the government. In addition, they also ask for attention about guaranteed post-harvest prices so that they are not too cheap. "Our farmers need attention, Mr. Ganjar. Give subsidized fertilizers, increase the selling price of agriculture. We are sure Mr. Ganjar "I was very able to make that happen," he concluded. Met after the event, Ganjar did not expect to get input about agriculture from the kyai during the halal bihalal event of scholars throughout East Java. But he is happy, because romo kyai is a place where people complain. "It's usually going to Islamic boarding schools, which are discussed about education and others. But here, what was discussed about fertilizer," he explained. This continued Ganjar as proof that the romo kyai in East Java cares about the community. Those who are quite influential become a place of strike. "So this is an aspiration space that they can use to convey. This is an example of the concrete role of ulama in the regions," he said. The input about fertilizer submitted by the East Java kyai romo continued Ganjar is indeed an important homework to be resolved immediately. Because many farmers in Indonesia have complained about this. "The matter of fertilizer is true (so PR). Because the subsidies are reduced. Because it is reduced, now the community or farmers are becoming many complaints. I don't think it's just a matter of not only Fertilizer, yes the amount, yes the type. Quota there are 6 Right. Right place, right time, right price, right quality, macem-macem. From these places what seems to be starting to be wrong now," he explained.

So that's what he has to pursue. While in Kebumen meeting with President Jokowi, Ganjar received information that he would revive several fertilizer factories so that the community's needs are met. "Of course we have to continue Pak Jokowi's program. Because we need a food supply program, yes. So our national food adequacy must be believed, it must be fulfilled from within the country," he concluded.