Ganjar Pranowo: Female Students Must Go To High School Not To Get Married Early

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: DOK PDIP/VOI)

The Presidential Candidate from the PDI-P (PDIP) Ganjar Pranowo took the time to have a dialogue and met with the students during a safari in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Sunday, June 18. It was a special moment because the students came from the oldest Islamic boarding school that was established before Indonesia's independence, and had produced many clever cendikis in Indonesia. NWDI Darunnahdlatain Islamic Boarding School. "Yes, the students are extraordinary to come from all corners. What is extraordinary is that this hut was established before Indonesia's independence," said Ganjar in response to the media crew in Lombok, NTB. In particular, Ganjar left a message to female students or students to depend on high ideals. "Yes, we hope that there will be enthusiasm, which since 43 education for women is available by Islamic boarding schools, can really empower women's groups. Yes, all women, this is great," said Ganjar. Ganjar also reminded that every parent who sends their child to the Islamic Boarding School certainly has high hopes for their child to achieve success. Girls should not be tempted to get married quickly. "The good thing is, yes there is a message from his parents 'you go all the way there, what are you going to do there, you get married later' So he already has a barrier (limitor, ed) to be able to control yourself from getting married early," explained Ganjar. This is Ganjar's message for young Indonesian women, especially those in the Islamic boarding school. "Well, I remind them that Indonesian women should study as high as possible, not getting married early," said Ganjar.