SBY: Pluralism Mr. Wahid Indonesia

JOMBANG,. Com - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said late KH Abdurrahman Wahid is a national figure from the beginning to promote pluralism and diversity in Indonesia so that should be called the "Father Pluralism Indonesia.
    
It was mentioned by the President when giving a speech after the funeral of former President of the Republic of Indonesia on the 4th of Pesantren Tebuireng Complex, Jombang, East Java, on Thursday afternoon.

    
"As a warrior of the late reform will always remember the universal idea, that we appreciate the diversity through speech, attitude, and deed. Wahid and institutionalize respect awaken us to the plurality of ideas and identity, diversity in religious beliefs, ethnicity, and regionalism. He is the father of multiculturalism and plurasme in Indonesia, "said the President.
    
Head of State further said Indonesia recorded history, Gus Dur is a figure who has a great service to the development and progress of the Indonesian nation in religious terms, democracy and anti-discrimination.
    
"In 1998, he along with NU leaders and scholars founded the PKB, the party that to this day fight for progress on the basis of the Islamic nation and nationality. He is also the Islamic thinker who is highly respected in Indonesia and the world. He was also known influential figure among Nahdiyin and Indonesian society, "he said.
    
He added, while serving as president, Wahid set policies that reduce discrimination and asserted that the state honor diversity. His services to the development of society and nation based on democracy really means a lot to the country Indonesia.
    
However, the President said, as a human being and also a leader, would never overcome mistakes and shortcomings. For that, the Head of State called on all parties with a big heart and clear to appreciate the merits of Gus Dur.
    
"With honest and clean hearts, we recognize that many services provided, but we realize as a human being and a leader did not escape the shortcomings and mistakes, for it lets us as a generous nation thanks and appreciation for darma devote to nations and states , "said the President.
    
The funeral of former President Abdurrahman Wahid held starting at 13:10 pm until 14:10 pm led by President Yudhoyono. Was present First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, Vice President and Mrs. Herawati Boediono, former vice president Try Sutrisno and his mother Try Sutrisno and a number of United Indonesia Cabinet ministers and other national leaders.
     
Thousands of people crowded the school's area and scramble to come and see first hand the funeral procession that took place in the State Ceremony. Voice sobs tahlil and coloring process that the cemetery.