İrfan Değirmenci leaves Halk TV, channel releases statement

İrfan Değirmenci presented the Halk TV Main News program for the last time this evening.

Delivering a farewell speech at the end of the program, İrfan Değirmenci bid farewell to his viewers.

Değirmenci stated, "There are a thousand and one ways to fight against the oppressor. It is always possible to find new paths. One of those paths is television. It is an effective path, too. But it is not the only path.

In short, new paths will surely be found where we can walk as comrades with those whose path crosses through the struggle for equality, freedom, and justice.

With the hope of meeting again as soon as possible and walking new paths together."

THE TİP DETAIL IN HALK TV'S STATEMENT

Halk TV released a statement on its social media account regarding İrfan Değirmenci, who announced his departure from the channel. The statement confirmed the departure and wished İrfan Değirmenci success in the political arena.

The detail regarding the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP) in Halk TV's message drew attention. The message stated that Değirmenci would continue his struggle within the ranks of TİP and wished him success.

Değirmenci was a parliamentary candidate for the Workers' Party of Turkey from İzmir in the last general elections but was not elected. During the period he was campaigning, Değirmenci took a break from the program he hosted on Halk TV; he returned to his post after the election.

The following statement was made by Halk TV:

As the Halk TV family and his friends, we wish İrfan Değirmenci success in the struggle he will continue from now on within the ranks of the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP).

While thanking him for his contributions to Halk TV, we believe he will repeat the success he showed in journalism in the political arena as well. May your path be clear, İrfan Değirmenci."

News Source: 12punto