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Turkey commemorates Muhtarlar Günü with messages from local leaders
Various Turkish officials, including governors, mayors, and members of parliament, have issued messages to commemorate Muhtarlar Günü (Muhtars Day) on October 19. The institution, which dates back to 1829, is recognized as a vital link between the state and its citizens, serving as a cornerstone of local democracy.
In Gaziantep, Mayor Fatma Şahin highlighted municipal support for muhtars, including providing computer equipment to seven districts and organizing housing lotteries for them. In Kahramanmaraş, Governor Mükerrem Ünlüer noted the critical role muhtars played during the post-earthquake reconstruction efforts.
In Istanbul, Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan met with muhtars from 961 neighborhoods, emphasizing their coordination during natural disasters like floods. Other regional leaders in cities such as Balıkesir, Erzurum, Denizli, Kayseri, Mersin, Muğla, Sivas, Trabzon, and Eskişehir also released statements praising the muhtars' role in identifying local needs and facilitating the delivery of public services.
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Ahmet Akın · Ali Boltaç · Ali Çalgan · Cemal Korkmaz · Fatma Şahin · Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality · Gökmen Çiçek · Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality · Nuri Aslan · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Tarsus · Turkey
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The discussions focused on electricity distribution, maintenance-repair processes, and citizen communication methods.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gdz Elektrik organized meetings with mukhtars in İzmir and Manisa for Mukhtars Day on October 19.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adm Elektrik held meetings with mukhtars (neighborhood heads) in Aydın, Denizli, and Muğla to mark Mukhtars Day on October 19. www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The meetings aimed to evaluate energy infrastructure, service processes, and local observations. www.aksiyon.com.tr