Family Minister abandons TOGG for Mercedes

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş has left behind her "Domestic and National" TOGG official vehicle, valued at 2 million 363 thousand lira, to switch to a 32 million 600 thousand lira Mercedes AMG-S 63-E series vehicle. Göktaş, during the Budget discussions held in December 2024, had previously drawn attention in her meetings with a red TOGG bearing the ASH (Family and Social Services) license plate. However,this time, she chose to use a Mercedes.

14 MILLION POOR, BALANCED BY THE PRICE OF AVEHICLE

According toDeniz Ayhan from Sözcü,According to the report,Göktaş'schoice has once again broughtthe millions of citizens struggling with povertyto theforefront. According to ministrydata,in Turkey, "livesstruggling tomake ends meet and receiving regular aid", there are 14 million 148 thousand 740 people living in poverty. Göktaş's new official vehicle is worth the equivalent of the monthly 5,390 TL aid provided to these impoverished individuals for 6,050 people.

Göktaş, She traveled to her visit in Karabük the other day in aMercedes AMG-S 63-E series vehicle worth 32 millionlira. This vehicle, which has 791 horsepower, can reach speeds of 290 kilometers perhour. The vehicle's equipment includes active blindspot, distance, steering, and lane-keeping assist, and a three-stage stability control system, among other advanced technologies. features are includedin it. With extra equipment, the price of the vehicle can goup to 38 million liras.

CHP MP REACTSTO THESITUATION

CHP KarabRepublican People's Party (CHP) MP Cevdet Akay criticized Göktaş's arrival in the city in a 32 million lira Mercedes, stating, "The Minister also does not economize on prestige; she rides in a 32 million lira official vehicle. She did not find the 2 million lira TOGG suitable for herostentatious lifestyle,and has been promoted to a 32 million lira Mercedes," he said.