Turkish-origin politician elected deputy in Swedish parliament

By Atila Altuntas

STOCKHOLM (AA) - As Swedish people went to the polls on Sunday for general elections, Muharrem Demirok of Turkish origin became a deputy from the Center Party.

Demirok has been involved in politics for many years and recently was the mayor of the Swedish city Linkoping, where he was responsible for the environment and energy.

He was nominated in the first row for the southern Ostergotland area of the country.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Demirok said he will carry his years of experience to the parliament and try to find solutions to many problems.

Saying that he comes from a working-class family that migrated from the Kulu district of Türkiye's central Konya province, Demirok thanked 50,000 Swedish citizens of Kulu origin for their moral support.

Meanwhile, Muharrem Demirok's father Hamza Demirok said he was very happy that his son was elected a deputy in the Swedish parliament, adding that he saw the benefits of the support he gave his son to get a good education. He also recommended that expatriate families provide their children with a good education.