28.11.2024 11:41
During the budget discussions in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM), chaos erupted after the blocking of journalists from taking footage. CHP member Serkan Sarı stated, "Journalists and reporters are being obstructed. The press is the fourth estate; you cannot prevent this," while MHP member Baki Ersoy responded by shaking his finger and saying, "Remove this from here." A break was called in the discussions due to the argument among the members of parliament.
During the budget discussions of the Ministry of Justice in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the decision to prevent parliamentary reporters from taking pictures caused a major uproar.
THE SITUATION ESCALATED WHEN THE DEPUTIES NOTICED
As it was announced to the parliamentary reporters that they would not be able to take pictures with their mobile phones, tensions suddenly rose, and opposition deputies reacted when they realized what was happening.
"JOURNALISTS AND REPORTERS ARE BEING BLOCKED"
MHP's Fethi Yıldız addressed CHP's Veli Ağbaba, saying, "Enough already, how much longer will you talk?" and stood up. CHP's Serkan Sarı stated, "Journalists and reporters are being blocked. The press is the fourth estate; you cannot prevent this."
A BREAK WAS GIVEN TO THE COMMISSION
MHP's Baki Ersoy pointed his finger at Ağbaba and said, "Get that Serkan Sarı out of here." Opposition deputies reacted. A break was given to the commission due to the discussions.