05.05.2025 12:53
Sırrı Süreyya Önder, with his unique style and interesting remarks, managed to become one of the colorful figures of Turkish politics. His untimely death has deeply saddened everyone, both supporters and opponents alike. A response he gave to the question "Are you Kurdish?" during a program he attended in previous years has once again come to the forefront.
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The body of the Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and Istanbul MP of the DEM Party, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who passed away at the hospital where he was treated, was buried yesterday at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery after the afternoon prayer held at Levent Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa Mosque.
THE QUESTION "ARE YOU KURDISH?" WAS ASKED ON AIR
He was a beloved figure across all segments. Years ago, during a program he attended, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who was born as a child of a Turkmen family, was asked the question, "Are you Kurdish?" Önder responded to this question, saying, "I am Turkish by origin, but until this issue is resolved, I am Kurdish."
WHO IS SIRRI SÜREYYA ÖNDER?
Sırrı Süreyya Önder was born on July 7, 1962, in Adıyaman as a child of a Turkmen family. He is a Turkish filmmaker, writer, journalist, and politician. After studying at the Faculty of Political Sciences at Ankara University, he turned to cinema, working as a screenwriter, director, and producer.
In 2006, he gained widespread recognition in the film industry with his film "Beynelmilel," which he directed and received great interest. In addition, he has written columns for various newspapers and magazines.
He began his political career in 2011 by entering the Parliament as an independent MP supported by the BDP. Önder continued to engage in politics within the ranks of the HDP, playing an active role especially during the resolution process. He also served as the Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly.
With his cultural background, political stance, and sharp tongue, Sırrı Süreyya Önder is one of the well-known figures in the public eye, standing out as a multifaceted personality that left a mark in both the arts and politics.
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