PKB seeks NU ulema's loyalty

Mon, 08 Dec 2003 | Source: ANTARA

KEDIRI, East Java: The National Awakening Party (PKB) has asked ulema from the largest Muslim organization Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) to continue supporting the party in the 2004 elections by refusing any offers to join other parties.

Deputy PKB chairman Mahfud MD admitted on Saturday that many parties had persuaded NU ulema to become their executives.

For example, Idris Marzuki, a top ulema in Kediri regency, had been asked to switch allegiance from the PKB, he said.

PKB chairman Alwi Shihab said the party was continuing its efforts to consolidate support from NU ulema to strengthen the party's preparations ahead of next year's elections. -- Antara

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