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15 July Democracy and National Unity Day brought to the agenda with a commemoration program in Karabük

Kastamonu Gündem Gazetesi
15 July Democracy and National Unity Day brought to the agenda with a commemoration program in Karabük
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Key Points

  • 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day was commemorated with a program organized at the Karabük Millet Bahçesi.
  • Governor Oktay Çağatay and Deputy Cem Şahin emphasized the need to be vigilant against FETÖ's infiltration into institutions.
  • During the commemoration program, the 15 July martyrs Barış Efe and Metin Arslan were remembered and their life stories were shared.
  • Within the scope of the event, awards were presented to those who ranked in the poetry and composition competitions.

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In Karabük, a commemoration program was organized by the Governor's Office at the Millet Bahçesi due to the 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day. During the program, which started with a moment of silence, the Istiklal Marşı, and the recitation of the Quran, the life stories of the martyrs Barış Efe and Metin Arslan, who lost their lives during the coup attempt, were shared with the participants.

Speaking at the program, Karabük Governor Oktay Çağatay stated that the terrorist organization FETÖ had hidden itself under the guise of education and service for years, infiltrating state institutions. Karabük Deputy Cem Şahin emphasized that 15 July is a national epic, stating that on that night, citizens poured into the streets for the survival of the state and nation, regardless of political views.

Following the speeches, the students who ranked in the poetry and composition competitions organized in consideration of the meaning and importance of the day were awarded their prizes. After the flag handover ceremony and the sala recited at midnight, the commemoration program concluded.

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Where and on what date was the commemoration program held?
The commemoration program for the 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day was held at the Karabük Millet Bahçesi.
Which martyrs were remembered during the program?
During the program, the 15 July coup attempt martyrs Barış Efe and Metin Arslan were remembered by narrating their life stories.
What events took place in the commemoration program?
The program was completed with a moment of silence, the Istiklal Marşı, a Quran recitation, official speeches, the poetry and composition competition award ceremony, a flag handover ceremony, and the sala recited at midnight.

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