Devlet Bahçeli

There is no alternative to the death penalty for the crimes of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, child abuse and sexual assault, according to the MHP's Bahçeli.

"The existence of Russia and Iran in Syria is illegitimate and it is absolutely against the international law," according to the ruling AKP's ally.

Fifteen people from the HDP are under investigation for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

In the wake of the attacks in Syria that claimed the lives of 12 soldiers, Devlet Bahçeli, an ally of President Erdoğan, has said, "Turkish nation should plan to enter Damascus."

"Some of the people whose bonds and connections to the FETÖ are clear and known have been acquitted and some have been released on probation," Bahçeli has said.

While Erdoğan's ally Bahçeli has congratulated him on the agreement, the main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu has said, "We don't know what we gave in return."

Bahçeli has said that immunity of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu should be removed.

The party's vice-chair has stated that Bahçeli is in good condition, refuting claims on social media that he had a brain hemorrhage.

MHP Chair Bahçeli, an ally of Erdoğan, has called the İYİ Party to reunite with them. In response, the party shared a video that shows its leader bursting into laughter.

AKP ally Bahçeli has alleged that PKK leader Öcalan is disturbed by the HDP's strategy to support the opposition candidate in the İstanbul election rerun.

Speaking about the attack against CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli has said, “He should inquire about where he will go and how. You, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, what did you do to make them to punch you in the face?

The debate on İstanbul elections continued over the weekend, with the main opposition saying it expects to be given the certificate of election today, while AKP announced it will appeal for a repeat election.

Addressing the explosion of ammunition that took place in Hakkari and claimed the lives seven soldiers, MHP Chair Bahçeli has said, “If there was any negligence in the explosion, the responsible parties have to be severely punished.

In a speech that he held at the weekly group meeting of his party, MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli has stated that the MHP will participate in the local elections in March 2019 with its own candidates instead of forming an alliance.

In the wake of tweets posted by MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli, a group of MHP members have gathered in front of İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener’s house and chanted slogans.

Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC), Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have denounced MHP Chair Bahçeli targeting journalists, researchers and academics with an advertisement.

MHP Chair Bahçeli has targeted people, who allegedly “defamed, accused wrongly” MHP, with a full page newspaper advertisement and released a list of names.

In response to MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli’s call for an early election, Government Spokesperson Bekir Bozdağ has said, “It will be evaluated by AKP’s decision-making bodies.”

Speaking at MHP’s weekly group meeting, MHP Chair Bahçeli has stated, “Under these conditions, it is not possible for Turkey to wait until November 3, 2019. We should go to the polls on August 26.”

Reacting against President’s advisor’s article on “state system”, MHP Chair Bahçeli has said, “The president remains silent before this statement. If he approves this, then what can be the decision of the nationalists who are against the state system within two days”.