Correct, but from the article:
“For us, 1453 was a symbol of Islam winning over Christianity,” said Celik. “Now, for those who want to keep the Hagia Sophia a museum — I think a very small number of people — it’s a symbol of secularism winning over Islam. But Turkey has changed, and they are out of touch with it.”
The status quo was a very good compromise that has lasted for years. Changing it will be like waving a red flag in front of a bull.
I hope.
The next serious earthquake will take it down sadly. It is under designed for the region.