The discussions of the stray animal regulation in the Turkish Parliament's Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Affairs Committee have sparked great controversy, while the protest demonstrations in the corridors of the Parliament have also caused reactions. The footage of a large group targeting the members of Parliament in the corridors of the Turkish Parliament and shouting "Murderer" slogans had received intense criticism from the ruling party. "NO ONE SHOULD TRY TO GIVE US A LESSON IN MERCY"President Erdogan, who spoke at the AK Party's group meeting today, did not remain indifferent to these images. Referring to the stray dog regulation accepted in the committee, Erdogan said, "Our people want the streets to become safe. No one should try to give us a lesson in mercy when it comes to animals. There is a stray dog problem in Turkey. We will solve the issue before the Parliament goes on recess." "WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE SHOUTING OF 3-5 MARGINAL CHARACTERS"Erdogan said, "Some people come with the support of opposition deputies, or rather they move to the Parliament, occupy the Parliament corridors, and shamelessly and without any embarrassment, they can shout 'murderer' at the members of Parliament under the roof of the Parliament. A member of Parliament is not only the representative of those who voted for him but also the representative of all of Turkey. The one who shouts 'murderer' and the one who gives him the courage to do so have shown disrespect and rudeness towards the entire nation. We are not a group that will submit to this tantrum. We cannot accept a few marginal characters making the Parliament unable to function by shouting. This is a heroic Parliament. No one can cast a shadow over the glory and position of this heroic Parliament. Necessary measures should be taken to prevent such rudeness from happening again," he said.
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