04.02.2025 12:20
As the painful traces of the fire disaster in Bolu Kartalkaya remain a topic of discussion, tense moments occurred during the Bolu Municipality council meeting. During Mayor Tanju Özcan's speech, the smiling demeanor of AK Party Municipal Council Member Selami Konyalıoğlu infuriated Özcan. Özcan reacted by saying, "78 people have died, what are you laughing at? Have you completely lost your sense of shame?"
In the fire that occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu Kartalkaya, 78 people lost their lives. While the traces of the disaster are still fresh, discussions about "Who is responsible?" continue to dominate the agenda. Tense moments were experienced during the first session of the Bolu Municipal Council in February.
THE ATTITUDE OF THE AK PARTY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOYED ÖZCAN
AK Party Municipal Council Member Selami Konyalıoğlu's words, "Mr. Minister explained it clearly, there is reason and understanding, the incident is clear. 'There is a general hunger, there is submission to power,'" drew a strong reaction from Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan. Özcan was infuriated when Konyalıoğlu smiled while listening to his statements.
"78 PEOPLE HAVE DIED, WHAT ARE YOU SMILING ABOUT?"
Tanju Özcan, who said, "Is this all so cheap, will anyone with a mouth speak?" asked, "What are you smiling about? 78 people have died, what are you smiling about? Have you completely lost your sense of shame? How can you blame people in such an environment? What do you mean, 'When you come here, you will pay your money?' Has someone gone there and not paid, or has someone been left pregnant by these hotel owners?" he spoke.
"I AM ASHAMED TO WORK WITH SOMEONE LIKE YOU"
Tanju Özcan stated that Konyalıoğlu should apologize, saying, "Stop talking nonsense, speak with your mouth. Explain what you mean, if you have nothing to say, apologize unconditionally, apologize to our firefighters, our deputy mayor, and the families of the deceased. Rude. I am ashamed to work with a municipal council member like you. I am ashamed on behalf of humanity." he said.