18.03.2026 13:43
Minister Tekin's message on March 18 sparked controversy due to his failure to mention Atatürk's name. Many users expressed their reactions to this situation by sharing images of Atatürk in the comments section of the post.
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin published a message on the occasion of March 18 Martyrs' Remembrance Day and the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli Naval Victory. Minister Tekin emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity in his message.
"I REMEMBER OUR HEROES WITH GRACE AND GRATITUDE"
In his post, Tekin stated, "We learned from our ancestors that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome if we are united. We carry this spirit into the future with our understanding of education. I remember our heroes who made Gallipoli impassable on March 18 with grace and gratitude."
Here is Minister Tekin's post;
THE ATATÜRK DETAIL CAUGHT ATTENTION
It was noteworthy that Minister Tekin did not mention the name of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in his message. This situation sparked discussions on social media. Many users shared images of Atatürk in response to the post.