Prabowo Celebrates Santri Day, Emphasizes National Unity and Economic Benefits
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Prabowo Celebrates Santri Day, Emphasizes National Unity and Economic Benefits

President Prabowo celebrated National Santri Day 2026, highlighting the importance of unity among Islamic scholars and their role in Indonesia's development. He stressed that economic policies must deliver tangible benefits to all citizens and reaffirmed government support for Islamic boarding schools (pesantren).

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