02.04.2025 09:40
The Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, responded to calls for a boycott during a live broadcast he attended. Minister Bolat stated, "Let's revitalize shopping and trade even more on April 2. Let's boost the country's economy. We would give a very good response to the unruly minority that is trying to harm the Turkish economy." The phrase "unruly minority" used by Bolat has ignited a new debate.
The Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, was arrested and sent to Silivri Prison as part of a corruption investigation against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB). Following this, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel called for a boycott of certain brands. As the number of brands increased over time, a general call for boycott was made today.
MINISTER BOLAT'S STRONG REACTION
As calls came in succession on social media, the investigation was also brought to the forefront. Trade Minister Ömer Bolat strongly reacted to the boycott calls during a live broadcast he attended.
"LET'S REVITALIZE TRADE MORE ON APRIL 2"
Minister Bolat stated, "Let's revitalize shopping and trade more on April 2. Let's revive the country's economy. We would give a very good response to the raging minority that is trying to harm the Turkish economy."
THE TERM "RAGING MINORITY" CAUSED A STIR
The term "raging minority" used by Minister Bolat for many citizens calling for a boycott ignited a new debate. X users responded with messages of protest against this expression used by Minister Bolat, and the topic quickly became trending on the X platform.
Here are some of those reactions;