Esra Şimşek, wife of Mehmet Şimşek, the deputy prime minister in charge of economy, drew attention with a tweet complaining about her husband missing his son's birthday amid a busy schedule.

Minister Şimşek, one of the most active Twitter using politicians in Turkey, posted a tweet on Friday, in which he stated his busy schedule over the last couple of days."The day before; Bay Bridge [inauguration of Osmangazi Bridge] and Yalova visit. Yesterday; iftar in Hatay. Today; iftar in Istanbul and Kilis. Everyday, we are like birds," Şimşek said.

Ms. Şimşek posted the first reply to Mr. Şimşek's tweet, which said, "When you couldn't be next to our dear Mehmet Emre on his birthday…"

Many Twitter users and Şimşek's followers jumped into the conversation backing Ms. Şimşek and demanded Mr. Şimşek to apologize. Esra Şimşek's tweet was shared and added to favorites by more than twice of Minister Şimşek's tweet.

Many others reminded Minister Şimşek their anger for posting a joyful selfie picture with Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz and Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş during the Osmangazi Bridge inauguration ceremony, which took place two days after the attacks in Istanbultarget="_blank"'>