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Turkey Commemorating 1st Anniversary of Thwarted Coup Attempt Today

Turkey Commemorating 1st Anniversary of Thwarted Coup Attempt Today

Erdal Sabri Ergen, Consul General- Turkish Consulate in Mumbai (Photo;Maeeshat)

Erdal Sabri Ergen, Consul General- Turkish Consulate in Mumbai (Photo;Maeeshat)

Maeeshat.in, Correspondent

Mumbai, July 15: This day one year ago, Turkey witnessed a bloody coup attempt which was successfully crushed by the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan with the support of masses. Turkey is commemorating the first anniversary of the thwarted coup attempt today – 15th July.

“July 15 was not a typical military putsch. It was the worst act of terror in the history of the Turkish Republic. The putschists used fighter jets to bomb the Turkish Parliament, the Presidential Compound, the National Intelligence Headquarters, Special Forces Headquarters in an effort to subdue the resistance against them. On that night they took the lives of 250 Turkish citizens and wounded more than 2000 people. They attempted to assassinate the President and the Prime Minister. They killed unsuspecting military personnel who took them for their comrades in arms and commanders who refused to take part in the attempt,” said Turkish Consul General in Mumbai Mr. Erdal Sabri Ergen here in a media statement.

“July 15 was a trial of strength and perseverance for the Turkish democracy and the State. It makes us proud to have passed this test. All the political parties, both in government and in opposition, the uninfected elements of the Armed Forces, the Police Force and the media stood up against the putschists,” he added.

The coup attempt was foiled with the strong support of the masses and Erdogan regime admits it.

“It was the people of Turkey from all backgrounds and political views who resisted and displayed a historic example of solidarity as they stood selflessly in front of the tanks and reclaimed their democratic rights,” said Turkish Consul General.

On the first anniversary, Turkey has appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending support to President Erdogan at the time of the coup.

“Prime Minister Modi was among the first world leaders to call President Erdogan to condemn this deplorable act. The Turkish nation will always be grateful to the Indian nation for the solidarity shown during this difficult time,” said the Turkish envoy.