Ahead of May elections, Turkish opposition leader breaks the internet with more than 80 million views in less than 24 hours with historic speech where he opens up about his religious minority background, breaking a taboo.
Ahead of May elections, Turkish opposition leader breaks the internet with more than 80 million views in less than 24 hours with historic speech where he opens up about his religious minority background, breaking a taboo.
by u/neofthe in europe
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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/kilicdarogluk/status/1648755862905708551). Subs added by me.
fantastic speech
Ate there any politicians in Turkey that are openly irreligious, agnostic or atheist? Or would that still be a no go in Turkey?
It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a heart warming speech. It is indeed a time of change for Turkey and I hope they achieve it to its fullest.
This is truly the sanest speech i have seen from a Turkish politician, we need make this man our president ASAP. Either that or i am leaving this country.
I’m rooting hard for this guy’s win now. It’s time for a change
If anyone in the west opened like that in his speech he would be branded as a religious zealot.
I know little of Turkish politics and I’m an atheist, but I must say that was a really good speech. If this speech even remotely aligns with his actual policies I certainly hope he wins!