Tension in the Turkish Grand National Assembly over 'switching sides in one day': Scuffles broke out

A 'switching sides in one day' dispute occurred between AKP and CHP members in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Scuffles broke out between the parties.

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During the Turkish Grand National Assembly's 2026 Central Government Budget Law Proposal deliberations, tension arose between AKP members and CHP members. Altercation occurred.

AKP İstanbul Deputy Hulki Cevizoğlu criticized the CHP's Tsaid that he did notfoundTurkey.

CHP Group DeputyChairman Murat Emir said, "welove allcitizens, but in oneday, switchingstated that they were 'disgusted by those who switch sides.'

Upon hearingEmir's words, Cevizoğlu stood up in the AKP benches.

Following this, Emir said, 'sit down.' Afterthat, AKP and CHP deputies rose from their seats and scuffles occurred.

Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Tekin BingThe session was adjourned for ten minutes.

During the break, the pushingand arguing continued.

The deputies calmed down after other members of parliament intervened.