english.jpnn.com, JAKARTA - Hanif Alatas, the son-in-law of Habib Rizieq Shihab, spoke at a mass action against Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas on Friday (4/3).
Minister Yaqut, better known as Gus Yaqut, has been in hot water after illustrating the call to prayer in mosques with a barking dog.
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Hanif compared this to his own case, which led him to one year in prison for a statement he made.
"I was accused to cause trouble and was jailed for one year. This [minister's] statement has made a lot of noise. Many are hurt," Hanif told reporters in front of the Religious Affairs Minister headquarters.
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Hanif said such a statement should not have been said by a minister.
"A religious affairs minister should be at the forefront of maintaining the sanctity of religion and religious harmony," he said.
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Hanif demanded that Yaqut apologize and be held accountable for his statement. (mcr8/mcr20/jpnn)
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