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Unexpected response to luxury watch-loving MP who tried to kiss Erdoğan's hand

The moment President Erdoğan greeted attendees at the AKP group meeting became a talking point due to Bahadır Yenişehirlioğlu's gesture.

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Unexpected response to luxury watch-loving MP who tried to kiss Erdoğan's hand

President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with party deputies in Parliament today. After the meeting concluded, Erdoğan said his goodbyes to party members as he stepped down from the podium. During this time, AKP Group Deputy Chairman Bahadır Yenişehirlioğlu attempted to kiss the hand Erdoğan extended. However, Erdoğan quickly pulled his hand back, keeping the greeting brief.

Yenişehirlioğlu, who has previously made headlines for the luxury watches he frequently wears in the parliamentary lobbies, drew attention once again with this move. In the past, he had responded to criticisms regarding his watches by saying, "I will continue to wear my watch, which I acquired through honest means with the sweat of my brow."

This brief interaction caused a moment of surprise among others present in the hall. Erdoğan continued to shake hands with other party members and concluded the group meeting.


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