Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Sırrı Süreyya Önder, born on July seventh, nineteen sixty-two, is a multifaceted Turkish figure known for his contributions as a film director, actor, screenwriter, columnist, and politician. His career in the arts laid a strong foundation for his later political endeavors, showcasing his diverse talents and commitment to social issues.

In two thousand eleven, Önder made a significant leap into politics when he was elected to the Turkish parliament as an independent candidate, supported by the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP). Despite not being of Kurdish descent, he embraced the party's values and later became a member, reflecting his dedication to the principles of democracy and peace.

Önder's political journey continued as he ran for mayor of Istanbul in the two thousand fourteen municipal elections, representing the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), the BDP's sister party. He garnered four hundred twelve thousand eight hundred seventy-five votes, securing third place with a notable four point eighty-three percent of the total votes.

His political career reached a new height when he was elected as a Member of Parliament for the first electoral district of Ankara Province in the general election held on June seventh, two thousand fifteen. On June second, two thousand twenty-three, he was appointed as the Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, marking a significant milestone in his political journey.