SURABAYA - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menkopolhukam), Mahfud MD, invited scholars and caretakers of Islamic boarding schools throughout Madura, East Java, to participate in maintaining the nation's morale and overseeing the implementation of the 2024 General Election (Pemilu).
In a national oration event organized by the Madura Islamic Board of Islamic Boarding School Ulama (Basra) with the theme "Berkhidmat Bersama Dari Madura untuk Indonesia" in Pamekasan, East Java, Mahfud revealed the importance of maintaining unity and integrity in a political context.
According to Mahfud, the 2024 election is an opportunity to choose quality leaders and representatives of the people. He invited all parties not to be hostile and divided in differences in political choices.
"I invite all of you to support their respective potential choices without having to fight. Because basically, we are all looking for a good leader for this nation," said Mahfud.
In addition, Mahfud also appealed to the ulama to serve as a reminder for the community in maintaining unity and not being trapped in divisive political debates.
According to him, whatever the results of the 2024 General Election, the public must accept gracefully as a consequence of the democratic process that is taking place in this country.
"Regarding the election results, whoever is elected must be accepted as a consequence of the life of the nation and state. We are looking for a leader, not an enemy," said Mahfud.
Mahfud also emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the country. He allowed protests against government policies, but should not disturb the stability and integrity of the country.
"Protes on government policies may be carried out, but do not cause damage to the government and the state. If the country collapses, it is the people who will suffer," Mahfud explained.
He emphasized that the protests submitted must be within the corridor of the law and under the applicable legal protection. Mahfud ensured that as the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, he would protect the rights of people who wish to protest against government policies deemed not in accordance with the goals of the state.
On this occasion, Mahfud hopes that the active role of ulama and pesantren caregivers in Madura can make a positive contribution in maintaining national morale and the smooth implementation of the 2024 General Election.
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