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

Allegations of an "open list" in the High Board of Religious Affairs elections have fueled controversy. The Mufti of Çatalca, who was a candidate but failed to get elected, shared striking lists on his social media account.

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'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: