Central Java and Yogyakarta NU Leaders Agree to Support Congress at Lirboyo

Regional leadership of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) from Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta have formally declared their full support for hosting the 35th NU Congress at the Lirboyo Islamic Boarding School in Kediri. This consensus was solidified during a strategic meeting, known as a mujalasah, held at the Raudlatu Thullab Islamic Boarding School in Magelang.

The mujalasah saw the participation of 35 NU branch leaders from Central Java and Yogyakarta, alongside top national NU officials, including the Chairman of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, and Deputy Chairman Lora K. H. Amin Said Husni. Leaders from the NU regional boards of Central Java and Yogyakarta were also present, underscoring the significance of the meeting.

Several key points emerged from the gathering. Beyond endorsing Lirboyo as the congress venue, the participants firmly rejected any proposed limitations on the syuriyah (religious scholars' council) and the zoning of the Ahlul Halli wal Aqdi (AHWA) deliberation body. They also committed to safeguarding the organization's original structure and promoting accountable governance of NU's strategic assets.

The mujalasah participants emphasized the importance of conducting a dignified congress. The strong backing for Pesantren Lirboyo as the host venue highlights the solidarity among the NU regional and branch leadership in Central Java and Yogyakarta regarding this major organizational event.