Did Turkish President Erdogan slap a child? Viral video sparks debate around the world:

New Delhi. A video of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming increasingly viral on the internet media. Some internet media users are accusing Erdogan of slapping a child. A new debate has started after the video surfaced. This video is said to be of July 27. Erdogan allegedly slapped a child on stage during a ceremony in Rize province. However, Erdogan has misbehaved with children many times before this too.

What was shown in the viral video?

On July 27, Erdogan arrived in Rize to inaugurate the Ader Plateau Conservation and Renewal Project under the state-wide urban transformation and disaster housing initiative. The viral video shows that when two children reach the stage, Erdogan extends his hand so that the children can kiss his hand. But the child starts looking at his face. At this, Erdogan hits him lightly on the cheek. Later, both the children kissed the President's hand and also hugged each other. Erdogan also gave money to both the children. Now, a debate has started on this video of his.

Kissing hands is a sign of respect in Turkey.

Many internet users did not like Erdogan's behaviour, while many have come to his defence. Let us tell you that in Turkey, kissing the hands of your elders is considered a symbol of respect.

Erdogan has slapped children before

Turkish President Erdogan has misbehaved with children on several occasions before. Erdogan had slapped a child in Rize. Actually, Erdogan was meeting his neighbours. Then the child asked for his autograph on a T-shirt. Erdogan got furious over this.

In the year 2023, Erdogan slapped his grandson. In 2021, Erdogan also patted a boy on the head during the inauguration of a tunnel in Rize.