Ümit Özdağ has expressed strong opposition to the proposed restoration efforts at Selimiye Mosque in Edirne.

The leader of the Victory Party criticized the intention to erase the original designs of the dome and replace them with a new design, labeling it as a "historical genocide."

Özdağ emphasized that art historians and intellectuals are rightly outraged by this decision, stating that historical artifacts cannot be altered at will.

His statements have sparked significant public debate regarding the preservation of historical and cultural heritage.