“Spokesperson Kalın Addresses Erzurum Incidents”
Violence Erupts at İmamoğlu Rally in Erzurum
A recent political rally in Erzurum, Turkey turned violent after a group of individuals began attacking the gathering with stones. The rally was organized by Ekrem İmamoğlu, a candidate in the upcoming elections, and was held in an area other than the one designated by the municipality for rallies.
According to İbrahim Kalın, a spokesperson for the Turkish presidency, permission for İmamoğlu’s rally was obtained in the form of a tradesman visit. The governor’s office issued a statement acknowledging this, but also noted that security precautions had to be taken accordingly.
Despite these measures, violence erupted when a group of individuals began throwing stones at the gathering. The incident resulted in several injuries, and İbrahim Kalın expressed his condolences to those affected.
Kalın also noted that the authorities will be investigating the incident and emphasized that such violence is not acceptable in an environment where people are expressing their views in the spirit of democracy.
The incident in Erzurum is just one example of the tensions that have been simmering in Turkey ahead of the upcoming elections. As the campaigns heat up, it is important that all sides remain vigilant in their efforts to maintain a peaceful and democratic process.
