"We have to remain vigilant because such a movement continues to exist and wants to divide the Unitary State of Indonesian Republic (NKRI)," the governor said after hosting a banquet for Justice and Human Rights Minister Patrialis Akbar here on Thursday evening.
Pastika said that although NII movement has long existed, has been latent for it originated from an ideology.
According to him, such an ideology-based movement has lately been disturbing people in some areas across the country.
"They are a heretical group with their own perception which is also schismatic, and therefore they are not a religious movement," Governor Pastika said.
Asked about possible existence of that radical group in Bali, the governor said he would submit it fully to the Bali police chief to take anticipatory steps.
"To know NII existence in Bali, please ask it directly to the Bali Police Chief Insp Gen Hadiatmoko," the governor said.
Meanwhile, Justice and Human Rights Minister Patrialis Akbar said the movement of NII organization was aimed to disrupt the NKIR.
"There is no room for that group of people and organization who wants to see the country an Islamic state, for all that steps out of the track of NKRI is illegal," Patrialis said.
He said NII movement was feared to divide the national unity and integrity and therefore it could not be tolerated.
"We are brothers in one nation and we don`t want to see the nation disintegrated. Therefore there is no importance of such a movement," Patrialis said. (*)
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