Remain Silent about the Problem Riots in India, PBNU Turn to Flick President Jokowi

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Until now, President Jokowi Widodo has not yet responded, related to the riot in New Delhi, India, recently. So far, riot victims triggered by protests over laws that discriminate against Muslims, continue to grow. At present, the death toll has reached 74 people. While hundreds of other people were injured.

This time, the reaction came from the General Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Management (Ketum PBNU) Said Aqil Siradj. It was said, his party condemned all forms and acts of violence, including the behavior of attacking those who were considered different.

Not only that, he also asked President Jokowi to be proactive in efforts to create peace in India. In this case, he urged the Government of Indonesia to immediately take diplomatic steps to address the riots in India.

"Violent behavior is not not a feature of Islam that Rahmatan Lil alamin," he said, in an official statement of the PBNU, was quoted as saying on Saturday, March 7, 2020 last night.

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Not only that, Kiai Said also encouraged the government to immediately take diplomatic steps to address the riots in India. He called on the government of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to be proactive in efforts to create peace in India.

He considered, this effort is important to be carried out as part of an international responsibility that is to play a role in efforts to create world peace and security.

In addition, he also urged the United Nations to initiate an investigation and take action against all human rights violations, so as to create a conducive situation in India. Finally, it invited the international community to jointly raise humanitarian assistance and peace efforts for the people of India. ***

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