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Liputan6.com, Jakarta: sad news came from the Big Board Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Former Chairman of the NU Idham Chalid died at the age of 88 years at his residence in the area of education Darrul Maarif, Cipete, South Jakarta, Sunday (11 sevenths) at 08.00. Former Chairman of the DPR / MPR 1972-1977 period has been sick for the last ten years.

Saiful Hadi, son Idham Chalid said that the bodies be buried today at the funeral home Cipete. Former Deputy Prime Minister II at the Soekarno era, it will be buried tomorrow, Monday the Pondok Pesantren Darul Quran, belongs to the family, in Cisarua, West Java. "We're praying and sorry for the death of his father," said Director of Perum LKBN Between Preaching Saiful.

Idham Chalid deceased leaves a wife, children and several grandchildren. He was born in Setui, South Kalimantan, August 27, 1922. Idham Chalid are religious leaders, leaders of the nation, and leaders of Islamic organizations NU. Deklarator too late leader of the United Development Party (PPP). (AIS / Ant)