The words of the retiree who said, "I have a monthly income of 500,000 lira," became a sensation.

The words of the retiree who said,

06.05.2025 13:00

A retired citizen, when handed a microphone on the street, said, "I am an AK Party supporter, tomatoes are 35 lira, what more can I say? I have a monthly income of 500,000. I have 30 apartments and 1 minibus. You should work too; I earned my money through hard work. Each of the retirees has 5-10 apartments." These statements sparked a significant debate.

The words of a retired citizen who was handed a microphone during a street interview created a significant stir on social media. The citizen, who stated that he voted for the AK Party, gave a striking response to a question about the high cost of living.

"MY MONTHLY INCOME IS 500 THOUSAND TL"

The retiree, who said, "I am an AK Party supporter, tomatoes are 35 lira, what more can I say?" expressed that he has a monthly income of 500 thousand TL, 30 apartments, and a minibus. In response to the question of whether retirees experience financial difficulties, he replied, "You should work too; I earned my living by working. Most retirees have 5-10 apartments." The citizen also concluded his statements by saying, "I am a pilgrim."

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