'Open list' crisis in the High Board of Religious Affairs

Allegations of an "open list" and a "pre-determined winner list" that emerged following the High Board of Religious Affairs (DİYK) elections have caused a crisis within the Diyanet.

THE MUFTI OF ÇATALCA WAS A CANDIDATE BUT FAILED TO GET ELECTED

During the election process, the Mufti of Çatalca, who was a candidate for the High Board of Religious Affairs, failed to receive the expected support and was not elected as a board member. Expressing his reaction on social media after the election, the Mufti made a post that ignited the controversy.

SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA: "HERE ARE THE LISTS"

In a statement on his personal social media account, the Mufti claimed that there was an "open list" presented to everyone on one side, and a pre-determined "actual winners list" on the other.

Here is the post made by the Mufti and the list he revealed: