NU after the congress

NU after the congress

The long awaited question was answered early on Monday morning
when the Organization Committee (of Nahdlatul Ulama) passed the
decision allowing a general chairman to be elected for more than
two consecutive terms. KH Abdurrahman Wahid, a grandson of NU's
founder KH Hasyim Asyhari, was elected general chairman for the
third time after a heated voting process.

The outcome of the election reflects the existence of a new
dynamism within the NU. Compared to the previous congress, the
competition was more intensely felt this time.

This phenomenon shows that differences of opinion are no
longer taboo and are growing in the NU. This democratization
process is certain to have a positive impact on NU's development
in the future. This inspires hope not only for all NU members but
also for all Indonesians.

-- Republika, Jakarta