New rector's first act becomes a trending topic on social media! He equalized its size with Erdoğan's
Anadolu University's new rector, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Adıgüzel, changed the portrait of Atatürk in his office. The move sparked reactions because the portrait was displayed in the same size as the portrait of President Erdoğan.
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The change made by the new rector of Anadolu University, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Adıgüzel, in his office caught the attention of the people of Eskişehir. The rector's first act was to change the large portrait of Atatürk.
"WE SENT A LARGE PORTRAIT OF ATATÜRK AS A NEW YEAR'S GIFT"
CHP Eskişehir Provincial Chair Talat Yalaz said, “Although such issues may seem simple, they are important because they reflect the universities' perspective on Atatürk. We sent a large portrait of Atatürk as a New Year's gift.”
Atatürkist Thought Association (ADD) Eskişehir Branch President Cihan Taşar also reacted to the rector.
"AN EFFORT TO SHOW ERDOĞAN'S 'GREATNESS'"
Taşar argued that changing the photo sizes was “an effort to show the greatness of President Erdoğan.”
WHAT HAPPENED?
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Adıgüzel had been appointed as the Rector of Anadolu University. The appointment decision made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was published in the Official Gazette.