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Nahdlatul Ulama prepares for 35th Muktamar amid bribery concerns
Preparations for the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muktamar, scheduled for August 27–31, 2026, in Jombang, are intensifying amid internal political tensions. The Permanent Voter List (DPT) is 95 percent complete, with 556 branches and regions currently eligible to participate.
Religious leaders and the Forum Ulama Nahdliyyin (FUN) have issued strong warnings against money politics and bribery, particularly regarding the selection of the Ahlul Halli wal ‘Aqdi (AHWA) council. Concerns have been raised about potential procedural violations, including 'shoot on the spot' appointments and influence from external institutions. Additionally, some leaders have characterized the recent reconciliation between Rais Aam KH Miftachul Akhyar and Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf as merely formalistic.
Regional branches in Central Java have called on the President to prevent government intervention in the congress. Meanwhile, organizational leaders are emphasizing a digital transformation for PBNU to address modern challenges. To support logistics, the Bahrul Ulum Alumni Association is preparing 50 vehicles to assist participant mobility.
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Bahrul Ulum · Forum Ulama Nahdliyyin · Gus Lilur · Jombang · KH Mujib Qulyubi · KH Yahya Cholil Staquf · Nahdlatul Ulama · PBNU · Saifullah Yusuf · Yahya Cholil Staquf
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Forum Ulama Nahdliyyin (FUN) has called for the rejection of money politics and bribery ahead of the Muktamar. www.jpnn.com · nasional.sindonews.com · rmol.id · www.rri.co.id · www.antaranews.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Muktamar is scheduled to take place from August 27 to 31, 2026, in Jombang. khazanah.republika.co.id · www.jpnn.com · beritajatim.com · disway.id · www.viva.co.id
- [● 6 SOURCES] The previous reconciliation (ishlah) between Rais Aam KH Miftachul Akhyar and Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf was merely formalistic. www.jpnn.com · nasional.sindonews.com · rmol.id · www.antaranews.com · news.harianjogja.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 556 branches and regions are eligible to participate in the 35th NU Muktamar. disway.id · www.viva.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The entry of the Permanent Voter List (DPT) has reached 95 percent completion. www.jpnn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bahrul Ulum Alumni Association (PPIKABUM) is preparing 50 vehicles to assist participant mobility. khazanah.republika.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] KH Abdussalam Shohib (Gus Salam) targets more than 60 percent of the registered voters' support. www.viva.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] Regional NU branches in Central Java have called on the President to prevent government officials from intervening in the Muktamar. halosemarang.id · www.liputan6.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 35th NU Muktamar committee is testing RFID and QR code registration systems to expedite participant validation.
- [● 3 SOURCES] There are indications of 'shoot on the spot' practices and complete packages from outside institutions in the AHWA selection process. www.rri.co.id · nasional.sindonews.com · rmol.id