18.01.2026 17:10
The "sharia" debate that took place on the program Esra Erol aired on ATV has spilled over from the screens to become the center of social media and political agenda. During the program, a guest's statement, "The finger that sharia cuts does not hurt," was met with applause in the studio when Esra Erol responded, "Sharia is not here, it exists in the Middle East." As the debate quickly escalated, HÜDA PAR Gaziantep MP Şehzade Demir reacted strongly to Esra Erol.
The "sharia" dialogue that took place in the program Esra Erol'da, broadcasted on ATV screens, created a wide resonance on social media and the political agenda.
THE FOCUS OF THE DEBATE: SHARIA DIALOGUE
In one part of the program, after one of the guests emphasized justice by saying, "The finger that is cut by sharia does not hurt," Esra Erol made a striking intervention. Erol responded to her guest: "But sharia is not here, it exists in the Middle East." This statement by the famous host was supported by applause from the audience in the studio.
HARSH REACTION FROM HÜDA PAR
Esra Erol's words were harshly criticized by HÜDA PAR Gaziantep Deputy Şehzade Demir. In a post he made on social media, targeting both the program and the host, he asked the following questions: "When will Esra Erol's program be shut down? When will this woman be expelled from television?"
In his post, Demir stated, "What is behind the obsession with Esra Erol? Why does the ATV management turn a blind eye to Esra Erol's persistence on television and allow her to commit these atrocities despite all the reactions and attacks on our values?
Is the issue ratings?
If the issue is ratings, it is not wrong to say that our beliefs, values, and general morality are sacrificed for ratings.
On behalf of society, we ask; when will Esra Erol's program be shut down and when will this woman be expelled from television?"
REFLECTIONS ON THE AGENDA
This dialogue quickly became one of the most talked-about topics on social media. While some stated that Esra Erol emphasized the rule of law and supported her, others reacted by arguing that the expressions used were an approach towards faith values.