Ahok Apologizes, This Reaction from Jakarta Golkar Party
Ahok Apologizes, This Reaction from Jakarta Golkar Party
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JAKARTA - Apologies of Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama (Ahok) to the muslims on the alleged blasphemy regarding use of Al Quran surah Al-Maidah verse 51 received responses from leaders of Jakarta political parties.
"Step from Ahok apologized to the muslim community, once again showed his good faith in order to preserve the life of the nation," said Chairman of Jakarta Golkar Party Advisory Council, DT Rimbawan ini Jakarta, Monday (10/10).
Jakarta Golkar Party, he said appreciating for step from Ahok apologize to the public.
Rimbawan continue, when viewed overall of Ahok statement video, he sees no intention from Ahok to insulting Al Quran. And so it proved with no people present felt harassed.
"All those present are muslim society. If Ahok insulting the Al Quran, it is definitely Pulau Seribu community reacted strongly," said a spokesman team of Ahok-Djarot victory.
Apologies from Ahok, he added, showed that Ahok prioritizes the interests of Jakarta residents above personal interests.
"Apology Ahok solely to maintain harmony and religious life of the nation," said Rimbawan.
Doctorate in Political Science in University of Indonesia (UI) urged all parties not provoke with religious issues.
"So, to certain parties not to again try to attack candidates used religion in particular. We must not tolerate any attempt provocations and divisive national harmony," he said.
As known, Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama has offered his apology to muslims who were offended by his statement related to a verse of the Quran. Several organizations reported Ahok to the police, accusing him of religious defamation.
"I want to apologize to muslims or other people who feel offended. I never intended to insult Islam or the Quran," Ahok said at City Hall on Monday (10/10).
Ahok said he was not anti Islam and cited some of his policies that he said had benefited Muslims, such granting permits for Islamic schools, providing Jakarta Smart Cards (KJP) to the students and building a mosque in the City Hall complex.
"Step from Ahok apologized to the muslim community, once again showed his good faith in order to preserve the life of the nation," said Chairman of Jakarta Golkar Party Advisory Council, DT Rimbawan ini Jakarta, Monday (10/10).
Jakarta Golkar Party, he said appreciating for step from Ahok apologize to the public.
Rimbawan continue, when viewed overall of Ahok statement video, he sees no intention from Ahok to insulting Al Quran. And so it proved with no people present felt harassed.
"All those present are muslim society. If Ahok insulting the Al Quran, it is definitely Pulau Seribu community reacted strongly," said a spokesman team of Ahok-Djarot victory.
Apologies from Ahok, he added, showed that Ahok prioritizes the interests of Jakarta residents above personal interests.
"Apology Ahok solely to maintain harmony and religious life of the nation," said Rimbawan.
Doctorate in Political Science in University of Indonesia (UI) urged all parties not provoke with religious issues.
"So, to certain parties not to again try to attack candidates used religion in particular. We must not tolerate any attempt provocations and divisive national harmony," he said.
As known, Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama has offered his apology to muslims who were offended by his statement related to a verse of the Quran. Several organizations reported Ahok to the police, accusing him of religious defamation.
"I want to apologize to muslims or other people who feel offended. I never intended to insult Islam or the Quran," Ahok said at City Hall on Monday (10/10).
Ahok said he was not anti Islam and cited some of his policies that he said had benefited Muslims, such granting permits for Islamic schools, providing Jakarta Smart Cards (KJP) to the students and building a mosque in the City Hall complex.
(rnz)
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