Citizen in Konya complains to Interior Minister Çiftçi, security intervenes: 'I can't keep up with diesel, fertilizer, and electricity costs'

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi was listening to the economic grievances of farmers in the Çumra district of Konya when one farmer stated that he could not cope with his debts and was struggling to make a living. The minister's security detail removed the farmer from the area.

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Citizen in Konya complains to Interior Minister Çiftçi, security intervenes: 'I can't keep up with diesel, fertilizer, and electricity costs'

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi met with citizens in the Çumra district of Konya, where one farmer voiced his economic grievances. During the minister's visit to the region, the struggle of farmers to make a living due to rising costs was brought to light.

The farmer complained that the rise in diesel, fertilizer, and electricity prices made it even harder to make a living, stating that he was under a debt burden of millions.

FARMER LIVING WITH 3.5 MILLION LIRA DEBT

During the visit, a farmer who wanted to speak and said he was being crushed under his debts revealed his economic hardships by saying, "I can't keep up with diesel, fertilizer, and electricity. I have 3.5 million lira in debt, I'm going to lose my mind." He also emphasized that bank interest rates were high and expressed that he was struggling to make ends meet.

These moments, where the citizen expressed his reaction, were recorded by those around him.

SECURITY INTERVENED

As the farmer continued to express his reaction, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi's security personnel intervened. Minister Çiftçi's bodyguards ensured the citizen was removed from the area. The farmer was led away from the scene with the words, "Come on brother, come this way.".