Jakarta: Vice President Ma’ruf Amin called on Indonesian ulemas to keep taking part in safeguarding the nation’s unity before and during the 2024 General Elections by preventing conflicts triggered by political differences.
Amin made the call during his meeting with ulemas of Pati at Maslakul Huda Islamic Boarding School, Pati District, Central Java, on Saturday.
“Let us all protect the people, guiding them to not fight each other due to differences in political preferences. Ulemas should not only safeguard Muslims but also the Indonesian nation as a whole because unity is our capital,” he remarked.
Amin emphasized that the nation should prudently address political differences in the upcoming elections to prevent conflicts that can lead to setbacks.
He then lauded the ulemas for their success in preserving harmony among them despite having differences in political views and preferences while noting that unity among ulemas serve as the key to make Indonesia a successful democracy.
