Fight breaks out in Turkish parliament
Region
- 08 December, 2021
- 10:40
During the discussion of the budget of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for 2022 in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, a melee broke out among the MPs, Report informs, citing NTV.
Thus, when the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) MP Erkan Aydin spoke from the podium, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu called him a "forger."
Aydin did not leave the minister's slander unanswered: "Look who's talking."
The CHP MP's remarks angered lawmakers representing the ruling Justice and Development Party. They came to the podium and stopped Aydin's speech. As a result, a dispute arose. Later, the conflict turned into a brawl.
The speaker was forced to adjourn the meeting of the legislature.
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