A meeting between turkish officials It erupted into a fight when tensions flared amid disagreements over the cost of celebrations to honor the country’s creation, during a period of economic hardship.

He Ankara Metropolitan Municipality The council allocated 69 million Turkish lira, the equivalent of $2 million, for a concert by singer Ebru Gündeş during the Republic Day celebration on October 29, according to media reports.

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

Another 71 million lire was reserved for the performance of the rock group Mor ve Ötesi, which raised doubts from critics.

Lawmakers exchanged heated words, with some arguing that 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 101st anniversary celebrations of the Turkish Republic Day in the evening hours in Ankara, Turkiye, on October 29. (Getty Images)

Video images of the meeting. shows legislators grabbing and pushing each other after the meeting was adjourned.

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There were no reports of injuries or arrests.