Although the news about Karamollaoğlu not standing up while Erdoğan entered the General Assembly was denied by the images that emerged, some media groups and journalists' failure to remove their posts drew reaction.
“WE CONDEMN THESE NEWS MADE BY PUBLIC SOURCES”
The perception of media outlets that claimed that Saadet Party Chairman Temel Karamollaoğlu did not stand up during President Erdoğan's entrance to the Turkish Grand National Assembly did not work.
Making a statement on the subject, Saadet Party Press Counselor Hacı Murat Uzgur said, "Even on the opening day of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, we see with regret the agendas that some media organs are trying to create by deviating from the facts. Mr. Temel Karamollaoğlu stood up in accordance with the protocol. At a time when our country is struggling with a thousand troubles and facing serious problems, we condemn, to put it mildly, those who circulate misleading news through public sources. We hope that the public will be aware of such guidance. Facts are bigger than cropped squares."
“IT SHOULD BE DONE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF POLITICAL COMPETITION, COURTESY AND RESPECT”
Uzgur, who added images of Saadet Party Chairman Temel Karamollaoğlu standing up to his statement on his social media account, continued his words as follows:
"We would like to emphasize that political competition should be conducted with courtesy and respect. We will continue to strive to move Turkish politics to a more mature and constructive ground."
On the other hand, although it was understood that the claim was a lie based on the images that emerged after it, some media groups and journalists did not remove their posts, which drew reaction.