Chaos erupted inside Turkey’s Grand National Assembly as a heated debate over pension increases spiraled into violence. Lawmakers exchanged punches for nearly 10 minutes, shocking the nation and halting parliamentary proceedings during what was meant to be a routine legislative session.
The clash began when an opposition MP displayed a symbolic cardboard coffin to protest what critics called inadequate pension hikes. Ruling party members attempted to confiscate it, triggering a full-scale brawl. Despite the turmoil, parliament went on to pass the bill, raising pensions to 20,000 lira ($461).
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