Devlet Bahçeli

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”.

AKP Chair Yıldırım and MHP Chair Bahçeli have met in Çankaya Mansion to discuss the new constitution. “We will bring constitutional amendment draft to parliament next week”, Yıldırım said following the meeting.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has retweeted MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli’s tweets saying that he would attend the rally on August 7 in Yenikapı.

PM Davutoğlu has asked leaders of CHP, MHP, and HDP for appointment to discuss new constitution and reforms.

MHP Leader Bahçeli evaluating November 1 election in a written statement hasn’t confirmed speculations of resignation.

PM Ahmet Davutoğlu stated MHP Leader Bahçeli had no intention for a coalition with AKP and he would consult the President before handing back his position as prime minister.

The bodies of 3 slain Kurdish female politicians in Paris are expected to be transported to Turkey by Wednesday, Firat News Agency said.

According to writer Bora, the 5.6 point increase the MHP received in these local elections compared to 2004, is due to several factors: successful organisation, a party move to the centre, candidate profiles, and local reactions to Kurds.