24.06.2025 17:00
The images of the mayors of Siverek and Birecik throwing money at each other during a wedding in Şanlıurfa stirred up controversy. Citizens reacted by saying, "This is not appropriate at all during a time when poverty is deepening."
Attending a wedding in Şanlıurfa, Siverek Mayor Ali Murat Bucak and Birecik Mayor Mehmet Begit throwing money at each other caused a backlash.
MAYORS THREW MONEY AT EACH OTHER
Siverek Mayor Ali Murat Bucak and Birecik Mayor Mehmet Begit, who attended a wedding held in Şanlıurfa as guests, were almost overwhelmed when the musician performed the long air piece titled "Ah Ölem Ölem." The footage of Bucak and Begit throwing bundles of money at each other was shared on social media.
FOOTAGE DREW REACTIONS
The footage was viewed by many people in a short time, and the behavior in question led to criticism in the public eye. Some social media users reacted by saying, "Such behavior is not appropriate at a time when citizens are struggling to make ends meet and poverty is deepening."
Some citizens expressed that this attitude displayed during a time of economic difficulties is not fitting for public officials, and they reacted accordingly.