08.11.2025 19:04
The General President of the BBP, Mustafa Destici, stated that the lowest pension should be increased to over 33,000 lira in January. Emphasizing that a 15% raise is unacceptable, Destici said, "Pensions should be at least two-thirds of the lowest civil servant salary."
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Great Unity Party (BBP) Chairman Mustafa Destici stated that the lowest pension should be increased above 33 thousand lira in the salary increase to be made in January.
Speaking at the opening of the Central Anatolia Regional Training Meeting held at his party's headquarters, Destici made statements regarding both the economy and human rights violations in East Turkestan.
"CHINESE OPPRESSION CONTINUES"
Pointing out the events in East Turkestan, Destici stated that the Chinese government's claims of "everything is normal" do not reflect the truth, saying, "The fact that people there cannot even reach their families by phone undermines the claims of freedom. Oppression still continues."
"THIS INCREASE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF RETIREES"
Evaluating the economic situation, Destici reminded that the year-end inflation expectation is around 33 percent, stating, "It is said that a 15 percent increase will be made to pensions in January. This rate is unacceptable. The lowest pension should be at least two-thirds of the salaries of civil servants and public workers. In other words, it should be increased above 33 thousand lira," he expressed.
"ANY IMPROVEMENT SHOULD NOT BE DELAYED"
Destici stated that low increase rates cannot be justified on the grounds of budget balances, saying, "If resources could be found in January 2023, they can be found today as well. While economic indicators are progressing positively, improvements for retirees should not be delayed," he said.
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