Mayor Palancıoğlu: “The Republic has been a torch that has not gone out for 102 years!”

Melikgazi Mayor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Palancıoğlu published a message on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of Republic Day on October 29th.

In his message, he stated that the beloved Turkish Nation, unwavering in its independence, is experiencing the pride and excitement of the victory they won in their struggle for independence amidst overwhelming odds. He used the following expressions:

“The Republic has been a torch that has not faded for 102 years. It is a turning point in our glorious history. A great victory achieved as a result of our cherished nation's faith and determination, enduring all kinds of challenges. We embrace the Republic, inherited from our ancestors, and experience the justified pride and excitement of celebrating its 102nd anniversary. We continue to keep our Republic alive with the vision of the Turkish Century, with feelings of unity and solidarity, by working together as one heart, and by producing, We will continue to protect it with all our strength. With these feelings and thoughts, I commemorate with gratitude and mercy all our martyrs and veterans, especially Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, who said, "The administration most suited to the character and traditions of the Turkish nation is the administration of the Republic." I celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the founding of our Republic and our Republic Day on October 29th.