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Military school valedictorian faces expulsion from Turkish army for chanting secular slogan
A Turkish Military Academy valedictorian faces expulsion from the Turkish armed forces for chanting a secular slogan during her graduation ceremony, an act that led to disciplinary action, the website reported Saturday information TELE1.
Ebru Erolu, major of the Turkish Military Academy, who now serves as a lieutenant in the Turkish Armed Forces, was informed of her possible expulsion after singing “We are the soldiers of Mustafa Kemal” at the graduation ceremony of academy on August 30, where she received her diploma from President Recep Tayyip Erdoan.
Mustafa Kemal Atatrk is the founder of modern Turkey and is a symbol of secularism.
Erolus' notice follows similar disciplinary actions taken against another graduate, Lt., as part of an investigation into the incident, which sparked nationwide controversy. Both are accused of violating Article 20, Section C, of the Turkish Armed Forces Disciplinary Code, which prohibits actions deemed harmful to the reputation of the state and the military.
The chant was accompanied by cadets raising their swords and taking an oath to defend the country's secular and democratic principles. Videos of the ceremony went viral, sparking public and political debate.
Erdoan criticized the graduates' actions, calling them disruptive and promising disciplinary consequences.
The military is not a place for politically motivated acts, Erdoan said, reiterating his commitment to punishing those responsible.
The Defense Ministry confirmed that an investigation was underway, with Defense Minister Yaar Gler saying a decision would be made by the High Disciplinary Council by November 25.
The government's response to the cadets' slogans has drawn strong criticism from opposition parties, with the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) defending the cadets.
CHP leader Zgr Zel described the chant as a traditional military gesture, accusing Erdoan of politicizing the issue to distract from other challenges currently facing the country.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Mamolu also condemned the reaction, calling the slogan a unifying symbol and criticizing Erdo's intolerance towards it.
The incident at the graduation ceremony reflects deep divisions within Turkey over its identity and future direction. President Erdoan, who has positioned himself as a defender of conservative and religious values, has often clashed with secularists who see him as a threat to the principles established by Atatürk.
Some members of the public praised the cadets for honoring Turkey's founding principles, while others criticized the act as inappropriate for members of the military, sparking a heated political debate.
Erdoan, in power since 2003, survived a failed coup in 2016 and has since significantly reduced the military's influence in Turkish politics. Pro-government figures say the secular chant could signal a return to earlier eras of pro-military sentiment that destabilized Turkey in the past.
However, opposition figures insist the chant is a patriotic act and should not be seen as a political statement.
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