Farmers protesting the arrest of İmamoğlu were fined 993 lira each for traffic violations.

08.04.2025 15:13

In Yozgat, 10 farmers who supported a protest against the arrest of the CHP's presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu with their tractors were fined 993 lira each for traffic violations. CHP Deputy Chairman Erhan Adem stated, "These fines are not just paper; they are an invoice issued to the will of the people. Instead of those fines, listen to the voice of the people."

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Recently, a protest was organized by the CHP organization in Kazankaya village of Aydıncık district in Yozgat against the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, and farmers supported the protest with their tractors. 10 farmers who participated in the protest were fined 993 lira each.

"CANCEL THESE FINES IMMEDIATELY"

CHP Deputy Chairman Erhan Adem, who made a statement on the subject, said the following; "Recently, our farmers in Kazankaya village of Aydıncık district in Yozgat held a convoy with their tractors. The purpose of this convoy and protest was to rebel against the unjust arrests, slanders, and the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu in Silivri. Additionally, our farmers organized a protest to demand the immediate release of the young people who were detained during the protests held by our students. These farmers, who already cannot earn money, live in poverty, and face difficult living conditions, raised the flag of rebellion due to the pressure from the Ministry of Agriculture after they could not earn money from their production. As a result of this protest, the Minister of Interior stated that there were no obstacles for anyone, and they did not block traffic. They carried out an action in the understanding of rights, law, and justice. Why did you send them fines after the protest, Mr. Minister of Interior, is this fair? The Minister of Agriculture is applying enough pressure, do not put pressure on our farmers as well. Cancel these fines immediately.

"THOSE FARMERS ARE THE INSURANCE OF THIS COUNTRY, THEY ARE A SOURCE OF HOPE"

When farmers take to the streets around the world, the state listens. However, here, the response is fines, pressure, and silencing. This protest was not only a call to support Ekrem İmamoğlu but also a call to support all producers in this country. But you considered this call a crime. From here, I address the Ministry of Interior, the Yozgat Governorship, and the security officials: These fines are not just paper; they are the bills cut to the will of the people. Do not listen to those fines, listen to the voice of the people. Those farmers are the insurance of this country, they are a source of hope.

Immediately turn back from this mistake, cancel the fines. Put an end to the lawlessness. As the Republican People's Party, we stand by the farmers of this country who live with the sweat of their brow and the producers who resist with their labor. You will not silence their voices. No matter what you do, the owners of this land will not take a step back. Because we know: This country was founded by the barefooted. This people will not leave their fields or their democracy unprotected."