Mayor of Bursa Karacabey, Fatih Karabati, from IYI Party, decided to close the only women’s beach within the district borders. Following a citizen’s critical comment regarding the closure of the beach, Mayor Karabati’s statements on social media came to the fore.
The president’s response to a citizen’s criticism about the closure of Kurşunlu Women’s Beach caused controversy. Karabati responded to the citizen’s comment by saying, “Dear Tunali Mayor, presenting a beach inhabited by lesbians to the public does not require a ribbon.” He replied:
This approach of President Karabati caused reactions on social media and different opinions were expressed on the subject.