A fight breaks out during a Turkish council meeting

A meeting between Turkish officials erupted into a brawl as tensions flared amid disagreements over the cost of celebrations marking the country’s founding during a period of economic hardship.

The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality According to media reports, the Council allocated 69 million Turkish liras, the equivalent of $2 million, for a concert with singer Ebru Gündeş during the Republic Day celebrations on October 29.

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Turkish politicians clashed during a meeting over the cost of Republic Day celebrations. (“Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi”)

Another 71 million lira was set aside for a performance by the rock band Mor ve Ötesi, raising questions from critics.

Lawmakers exchanged heated words, with some claiming others were out of touch with ordinary citizens, Newsweek reported.

People visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, during the celebrations of the 101st anniversary of the Turkish Republic Day in the evening hours in Ankara, Turkiye, on October 29. (Getty Images)

Video footage of the meeting shows lawmakers grabbing and shoving each other after the meeting adjourned.

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There were no reports of injuries or arrests.