In Zonguldak, district council candidate Hüseyin Çakır fell ill at the school where he was on duty. He suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Despite all efforts, he could not be saved. In Yozgat, 76-year-old Mustafa İldiş, went to the former health center building in Lök village to vote in the Local Administration General Elections. While he was on his way to the cabin with the ballot papers, he suddenly fell ill. It was determined that İldiş had a heart attack, and he passed away on the way to Bozok University Research and Practice Hospital.
In Manisa, Hasan Çay voted in ballot box number 1087 at Celal Şükrü Sayınsoy Primary School for the March 31 Local Administration General Elections. He fainted in the classroom after voting, and the polling station officials intervened when he fell from his chair. Çay was taken to Alaşehir State Hospital by ambulance but unfortunately could not be saved. Witness Cafer Saban stated that Hasan Çay voted and then signed his ballot before mentioning that he felt unwell and sat down on a chair. He then called out Saban’s name before collapsing. Saban immediately called for an ambulance. Hasan Çay’s nephew Mustafa Çay mentioned that he went to the same school as his uncle to vote and returned home after voting in separate polling stations. Upon learning of his uncle’s illness, they rushed to the hospital and expressed their deep sorrow.
The unfortunate incidents during the Local Administration General Elections in different parts of Turkey have resulted in the sudden deaths of three individuals. These events serve as a stark reminder of the critical importance of health and safety measures during election processes. The sudden passing of Hüseyin Çakır, Mustafa İldiş, and Hasan Çay have deeply saddened their families and communities. The incidents have also led to discussions about the need for better emergency response protocols at polling stations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The families and friends of the deceased are mourning their untimely losses and remembering the contributions and dedication of Hüseyin Çakır, Mustafa İldiş, and Hasan Çay to their communities. The Local Administration General Elections are intended to be a peaceful and democratic process where citizens can exercise their right to vote freely. However, these recent events have highlighted the importance of ensuring the health and safety of voters and polling station officials during election days. It is crucial for authorities to review and enhance existing protocols to prevent similar incidents from occurring in future elections.
The sudden deaths of three individuals during the Local Administration General Elections in Zonguldak, Yozgat, and Manisa have shaken their respective communities and raised concerns about the overall well-being and safety measures in place during election processes. The loss of Hüseyin Çakır, Mustafa İldiş, and Hasan Çay has left a void in their families and communities, and their memories will be cherished by those who knew them. As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding their deaths, it is essential for authorities to prioritize the health and safety of all individuals involved in the electoral process to prevent such tragedies in the future.
