Scandal in Turkish parliament as Erdogan sworn in
17:15, 28.08.2014
A scandal broke out during the inauguration ceremony of Turkey’s
president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Representatives of the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP)
protested inauguration of Erdogan by banging their fists on their
tables in the Turkish parliament, worldbulletin.net reported.
For his part Parliament Speaker Cemil Cicek urged the opposition to
respect traditions of the state and parliament.
“We participate in the debates in every way and at every opportunity,
but today there is no chance of us doing so. You may participate or
you may not, but I will fulfil this inauguration,” he said.
Following his words, CHP member Engin Altay then threw a copy of the
parliament’s constitution at the Parliament Speaker’s face. After the
incident CHP members left the hall.
Armenia News – NEWS.am
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