HÜDA PAR Mersin MP Faruk Dinç held a press conference at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM), where he addressed multiple issues, including the closure of TikTok, the removal of obstacles to education in mother tongue, and the struggles of tradesmen.

Dinç began his speech by commemorating İskilipli Atıf Hoca and other scholars martyred by the Independence Courts, highlighting their resistance against Westernization and their dedication to Islamic principles. He vowed to continue the legacy of İskilipli Atıf Hoca and Sheikh Said, emphasizing that their Islamic struggle remains ongoing.

Dinç issued a warning about TikTok, labeling the platform a security threat and a source of moral erosion. He highlighted that several European countries have already imposed restrictions or outright bans on TikTok due to its negative impact.

“TikTok corrupts our youth, degenerates our families, and causes moral decay,” he asserted, noting that the platform spreads obscene content, LGBT propaganda, and moral corruption unchecked.

With 2025 declared the Year of the Family, Dinç argued that Türkiye must take immediate steps to protect family values. “It is the duty of the state to block platforms that threaten our family structure and youth,” he emphasized, adding that constitutional guarantees are needed to safeguard morality.

Addressing language rights, Dinç stressed the importance of education in the mother tongue, calling for the removal of existing restrictions.

“Our languages and colors are signs of Allah,” he stated. “Languages unite, not divide. However, with the toxic ideas injected into us by the West, languages have been turned into sources of division.”

While acknowledging past initiatives such as Kurdish language courses, TRT Kurdî, elective Kurdish lessons in schools, and Kurdish literature departments in universities, he insisted that full education in the mother tongue is still obstructed.

“We demand the complete removal of these barriers,” he said, urging families to enroll their children in Kurmanji and Zazaki elective courses in schools. “Let’s protect both our language and our religion. If we don’t, Western imperialism will continue to deepen divisions among us.” He then repeated his call in Zazaki, his native language.

Dinç also addressed the economic struggles of tradesmen, particularly in Diyarbakır’s Sur district, a historical and commercial center affected by urban transformation efforts following the PKK’s trench warfare strategy in 2015.

He highlighted ongoing issues such as landscaping, transportation difficulties, and high rent prices, which have forced some businesses to close. He also noted that unrestored shops have become gathering places for substance addicts, further deteriorating the business environment.

“We have relayed these concerns to the authorities in Diyarbakır and the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change,” he stated. “We hope these problems will be resolved so that our tradesmen can continue their work comfortably.”

Dinç concluded by reaffirming his commitment to advocating for tradesmen’s rights, ensuring that their grievances are heard and addressed at the national level. (ILKHA)