A meeting between Turkish officials sparked chaos as tensions flared amid disagreements over the cost of celebrations honoring the country’s creation, at a time of economic hardship.
The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality has released 69 million Turkish lira, equivalent to two million dollars, for a concert featuring singer Ebru Gündeş in the October 29 Republic Day celebration, according to media reports.
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Turkish politicians clashed during a meeting over the cost of the Republic Day celebrations. (“Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi”)
Another 71 million lira was set aside to play the rock band Mor ve Ötesi, which fueled critics’ questions.
Lawmakers exchanged heated words, with some saying others don’t get along with ordinary citizens, Newsweek reported.
People visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the Founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, during the celebrations of the 101st anniversary of the Republic of Turkey Day in the evening in Ankara, Turkiye, on Oct. 29. (Getty Images)
The video of the meeting shows the lawmakers fighting and pushing each other after the meeting was adjourned.
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No injuries or arrests were reported.
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