Gus Dur Network pushes for clean Nahdlatul Ulama congress, free from money politics and intervention

The Gusdurian Network is actively campaigning for the upcoming 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress to be a landmark event characterized by integrity and independence. The organization is calling for a decisive break from practices such as money politics and external interference, which they argue can undermine the democratic processes within the influential Islamic organization.

Heru Prasetia, the National Secretary of the Gusdurian Network, stated that the congress should serve as a crucial opportunity to reinforce NU's core principles. The network emphasizes strengthening the organization's self-reliance, upholding its ethical standards, and ensuring its primary focus remains on serving its vast membership and contributing positively to society.

This push for a cleaner, more independent congress reflects a broader concern within parts of Indonesian society regarding the influence of financial power and political maneuvering in large organizational elections. The Gusdurian Network's initiative aims to ensure that NU, as a significant religious and social force, operates with transparency and remains true to its foundational mission.