Public Outrage Over Mirsalim's Remarks on Tiba: If Domestic Cars Can Compete, Why Limit Imports?

Mirsalim's remarks on Tiba's competitiveness and restrictions on car imports drew a wave of critical online reactions over domestic car quality, prices and his personal vehicle.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan Mustafa Mirslim, a member of the Expediency Council, about Tiba's ability to compete with foreign cars and the need to limit car imports to one or two per thousand, Ambassador Arjan has faced wide reactions from his audience. A significant part of the comments published under this news include criticism of the quality of domestic cars, their prices, import restrictions and support for domestic car manufacturers; However, among the opinions, opinions in favor of domestic production and defense of domestic cars can also be seen.

One of the most frequent themes in the audience's comments is the question about Mirslim's personal car. Some users, referring to his emphasis on Tiba's competitiveness in terms of price, have demanded to know what kind of car he is using.

One of the audience wrote: "Please check and see what kind of car he has, this is the duty of journalists." Another user also asked: "Mr. Mirslim, please tell me what is Zirpat car?"

This question is also in other comments with phrases such as "What is your brother's car?", "What about Porsche", "Then why does he drive a Land Cruiser?" And "What kind of car does Mircelim have?" It has been repeated.

Another user wrote to Mirslim: "Get your own car and let him ride." Another audience asked the question, "What kind of car do you drive?" If it was Tiba, I would accept your words", he pointed out the connection between his statements and his choice of personal car.

In this context, one of the users wrote in a critical tone: "Behrouz: Please tell me what car you drive?" If it was Tiba, I will accept your word. The problem is that Tiba is for us and Land Cruiser is for you."

Of course, the claims made about Mirslim's personal car in the comments do not by themselves confirm the type of car he uses.

criticizing the quality of domestic cars; Tiba is comparable to the world's current cars?

Another part of the comments is dedicated to Mirslim's claim about Tiba's ability to compete with foreign cars. Questioning this comparison, a number of audience members believe that the competitiveness of a car cannot be measured based on price alone, and technical quality, safety and technology should also be considered.

One of the users wrote: "By the way, it is not a good car at all compared to the cars of today." Referring to what Mirslim said about the technical backwardness of domestic cars, another audience wrote: "Mr. Mirslim, the most respected professor, I think you have not understood the meaning of competition and quality correctly."

Among the comments, the question has also been raised that if Tiba has the ability to compete with foreign cars, why should the import of cars be so limited? One of the users wrote: "Isn't Tiba good, then import a car to compete with the cars of the day in the world."

Another user wrote with a similar question: "If this is the case, why doesn't the world buy tiba from us?"

These views show that a part of the audience looks for the competitiveness of the automobile industry not only in the price, but also in the possibility of supplying the product in the global markets and the ability to compete with the cars of the day.

Car prices and people's purchasing power; Criticism of the gap between price and quality

The price of domestic cars has also been one of the topics of interest to users. Some audiences believe that even if domestic cars are competitive with foreign models in terms of price, their current price is still a problem compared to the purchasing power of households.

Referring to the value of Tiba, one of the users wrote: "The Tiba car, which is worth no more than 50 million tomans, you made its price billions, and now they say it can compete with foreign cars."

Another user sarcastically wrote: "Yes, competitive in price."

Another comment states: "Mr. Mirslim, today people are aware." A Tiba car is not worth more than one billion eight hundred million. Above it should be five hundred million."

Along with these opinions, the issue of the ability to buy a car has also been raised. One of the users asked: "Okay, but how many years do you have to work to buy this tiba?"

These opinions go beyond the comparison of the prices of domestic and foreign cars and relate to the issue of matching the price of the car with the household income and the possibility of people having access to the right car.

import restrictions; Supporting domestic production or limiting consumer choice?

Another part of the comments is dedicated to Mirslim's proposal to limit car imports to one or two per thousand. A number of users have opposed this approach and believe that supporting domestic production should not mean eliminating competition and limiting consumers' right to choose.

One of the audience wrote to Mirslim: "Mr. Mirslim, your duty is to protect the rights of the nation, not the car manufacturer."

Referring to the relationship between support and production quality, another user wrote: "The domestic automaker should update its car. Supporting the industry is not the definition of alaki; By the way, creating a space to improve the quality of the product."

Another comment read: "Are you trying to annoy people?" Another commenter also wrote with an allusion to the import restriction: "Car imports should only be limited to the extent that we send them to use it."

Some users have also pointed out possible motives for supporting import restrictions. One of them wrote: "We're going again, it was found!" What great benefit does he have that prevents the entry of modern cars at a low price?"

This comment is the personal opinion of one of the users and is not considered as a reason to prove the existence of personal interest or conflict of interest.

Criticism of expert opinions and the position of decision makers

Among the comments, a group of audience questioned Mirslim's competence to comment on the auto industry. Some have also asked about the criteria for selecting members of the Expediency Council.

One of the users wrote: "Is he a car expert?" Another user also asked: "On what principles are the distinguished members of the recognition council selected?"

Another comment states: "If you know so much about automobiles, why did you become the minister of guidance?" Another audience also wrote: "Mr. Mirslim, did you try to come to these opinions or are you just used to speaking without knowing."

Some of the users have reacted to his statements with a sharper tone. Among others, they wrote: "Mr. Mirslim, don't talk, thank you", "Where is Mirslim the expert" and "How can you say such things?"

In addition to these criticisms, some users have raised the issue of the continued presence of people in responsibilities and in the public arena. Someone wrote: "Why don't you have a pension?" And another emphasized: "It is better that he retires himself."

road accidents; Disagreement about the share of the car and the driver

Mirslim's statements about the role of cars in road accidents and fatalities have also been mentioned in the news. By criticizing the attribution of the majority of accidents to cars, he emphasized the role of driving style and driving conditions.

However, criticism of the quality of domestic cars and its connection with safety can also be seen among the comments of the audience. Some users believe that it is impossible to judge the safety of cars without paying attention to their build quality and technical specifications.

In the meantime, one of the users wrote: "In the end, nothing comes out of this." Another audience, referring to the daily economic issues of the people, asked the authorities to make statements that would open the way for the youth of the country.

Also, one of the users asked: "Do you have any opinion about the gasoline of this country?" This comment shows that part of the audience is following the car debate in connection with broader issues such as fuel prices and transportation costs.

Despite the predominance of critical comments in the quoted comments, not all users disagreed with Mirslim's statements. One of the audience wrote: "Tiba is really the best car in the family, Saipa's hand should not hurt, whoever owns it is satisfied, it is economical for the country."

Another user also wrote in a positive tone: "Good luck to Mirsalim."