A Bahtsul Masail forum featuring Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) activists from the Jabodetabek area recently convened to discuss PBNU leadership. The primary focus of the deliberation was whether the blessing of the Rais Aam is a mandatory requirement for candidates seeking the position of PBNU General Chairperson. During the session, participants explored various legal and organizational perspectives regarding this internal procedure. However, the discussions did not reach a definitive conclusion on the matter. This lack of consensus indicates ongoing debate within the organization's activist circles. The forum serves as a platform for intellectual discourse before official decisions are made. Consequently, the status of the Rais Aam's endorsement remains a point of contention.