22.04.2026 15:20
Journalist Zihni Çakır made a post on his social media account, referring to Ali Mahir Başarır, saying, 'This was bound to happen! The man(!) has finally turned into the most adept individual of the most passive resistance.' Başarır's response to this post was, 'I had explained it to your esteemed wife, and she was quite satisfied.' The below-the-belt argument between the two drew significant backlash.
A dispute erupted on social media due to mutual posts between journalist Zihni Çakır and CHP's Ali Mahir Başarır. Zihni Çakır, in a post from his social media account, referring to CHP Group Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır, used the expressions, "This was going to happen! The man(!) has finally turned into the most adept individual of the most passive resistance."
A HARSH RESPONSE FROM BAŞARIR
Responding to Çakır's words, Ali Mahir Başarır included in his post the statement, "I had explained it to your esteemed wife, and she was quite satisfied." The mutual statements between the two figures were criticized by many users on social media. The debate quickly gained widespread attention.
Here is that dialogue between the two;