Suzan Rüya Balçık, a member of the CHP Youth Branches, has died following a traffic accident. Following the announcement of her death, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Beylikdüzü Mayor Mehmet Murat Çalık issued public messages of condolence, highlighting her history as a former president of the Beylikdüzü Children’s Assembly.
Official Responses to the Loss
Both municipal leaders expressed personal grief regarding the death of the young political candidate. In a statement posted to his social media account, Ekrem İmamoğlu remembered Balçık for her past leadership role, describing her as a “bright” political candidate and offering his sympathies to the Beylikdüzü organization.
Mehmet Murat Çalık also released a message, characterizing the loss as an “untimely farewell.” He reflected on Balçık’s time as a colleague and her tenure leading the Children’s Assembly, noting that her loss has left a profound impact on the local political organization.
Did You Know? Before her involvement with the CHP Youth Branches, Suzan Rüya Balçık served as the President of the Children’s Assembly during the mayoral term of the Beylikdüzü Municipality.
Funeral and Burial Arrangements
The funeral service for Suzan Rüya Balçık is scheduled to take place tomorrow. According to the official program, the ceremony will be held at the Ataşehir Hacı Halit Keleş Mosque following the afternoon (ikindi) prayer. Following the service, she will be interred at the Sakızağacı Cemetery in Eyüpsultan.

Looking Ahead
As the community prepares for the funeral, local party members and colleagues will likely hold memorial events to commemorate Balçık’s contributions to the Children’s Assembly and the youth branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Suzan Rüya Balçık?
She was a member of the CHP Youth Branches and a former president of the Beylikdüzü Municipality Children’s Assembly.
How did Suzan Rüya Balçık pass away?
She died following a traffic accident.
Where will the funeral be held?
The funeral will take place tomorrow after the ikindi prayer at the Ataşehir Hacı Halit Keleş Mosque, with burial to follow at the Sakızağacı Cemetery in Eyüpsultan.
