Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş emphasized the significant role of mukhtars as a bridge between the public and institutions. Mukhtars are the backbone of local democracy.

In his statement for Mukhtar's Day on October 19, Yavaş said, "Mukhtars are the ones who know the troubles of their neighborhoods as their own and serve as a bridge between the public and institutions."

Yavaş celebrated the Mukhtar's Day by stating, "I congratulate all our mukhtars who are the voice of the people."

He noted that mukhtars work diligently to solve problems in their neighborhoods and villages, forming a heartfelt bridge between the state and citizens.