Erdogan's Political Reactions Spark Controversy Over Apology Demands
Erdogan's Political Reactions
President Erdogan faced backlash after a gathering at the Izmir International Fair where he met with Dilruba Kayserilioglu, who received a prison sentence due to her remarks. Erdogan stated, 'They claimed we changed normalcy, but insulting the will of the people and 28 million is unacceptable.'
Call for Apology from Erdogan
- CHP leader Özgür Özel responded
- Highlighted Erdogan's past incendiary comments
- Stated, 'Now it's Erdogan's turn to apologize.'
Political Climate in Turkey
During the opening ceremony of the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Kulliyesi, Erdogan refused to apologize for his comments related to the Gezi protests. He emphasized, 'We cannot view actions that target the nation and its will as legitimate democratic endeavors.'
Early Election Calls Resurface
Özel reiterated calls for early elections, asserting, 'November 2025 is our deadline; Erdogan needs to come and calm the citizens without insults or confrontations.'
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