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Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Denies Resignation Rumors, Will Focus on Ministry
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Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Denies Resignation Rumors, Will Focus on Ministry

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has officially denied rumors of his resignation from his ministerial post.
  • He also confirmed he will not be a candidate for the General Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) at the ongoing 35th Muktamar.
  • Umar stated his decision is to fully concentrate on his heavy responsibilities as Minister of Religious Affairs, ensuring the organization's development and the ministry's progress.

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has broken his silence to firmly deny widespread reports that he has resigned from his position and is seeking the top leadership role at Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU).

There is something I want to clarify that has appeared in several social media outlets. I am reported to have resigned as Minister of Religious Affairs. I state that this is not true. We have never done anything like that.

— Nasaruddin UmarDenying rumors of his resignation as Minister of Religious Affairs.

"There is something I want to clarify that has appeared in several social media outlets. I am reported to have resigned as Minister of Religious Affairs. I state that this is not true. We have never done anything like that," Nasaruddin stated in an official video statement on Friday.

Nasaruddin emphasized that his decision stems from the significant responsibilities he currently holds within the government. He believes the duties at the Ministry of Religious Affairs demand his undivided attention. "Therefore, this is the best course for me and also for the future development of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, or including NU. It is better for me to concentrate on the Ministry of Religious Affairs without abandoning my focus on Nahdlatul Ulama," he explained.

Therefore, this is the best course for me and also for the future development of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, or including NU. It is better for me to concentrate on the Ministry of Religious Affairs without abandoning my focus on Nahdlatul Ulama.

— Nasaruddin UmarExplaining his decision to focus on his ministerial duties rather than pursuing the PBNU chairmanship.

Addressing the strong support he received from various groups encouraging his candidacy for PBNU Chairman, Nasaruddin offered his apologies. He acknowledged the hopes many held for him to lead the organization. "Therefore, I apologize to friends from various regions who may have imagined me leading PBNU," he said. Despite not seeking the chairmanship, he expressed full support for the ongoing Muktamar, hoping for a smooth and beneficial outcome for the nation and its Nahdliyin members.

Therefore, I apologize to friends from various regions who may have imagined me leading PBNU.

— Nasaruddin UmarApologizing to supporters who wished for him to lead Nahdlatul Ulama.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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