MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli made statements regarding the agenda at his party's parliamentary group meeting.
In his speech regarding the peace process, Bahçeli said, “Every one of our people who meets on the common denominator of the Turkish nation will emerge victorious with the complete termination of the scourge of terrorism, which has blocked the path of our nation and our country for decades and caused many instances of heavy destruction, loss, and a hefty bill. There is no point in stifling the process, rushing it, or inflaming the debates. We have set out on the path; God willing, we will arrive.” He then used the expressions, “A Terror-Free Turkey is the stance of the crescent against those who carry a cross in their bosom. A Terror-Free Turkey is the consciousness of the lawful (halal) against those who make the forbidden (haram) a gate for their livelihood.”
Highlights from Bahçeli’s statements are as follows:
“The Zionist-imperialist betrayal network did not care for Ramadan or the holiday; they tried every path of violence to turn our sacred days into a dungeon and poison them. We are more eager, excited, and determined than ever to rot the seeds of discord that some wish to scatter among us one by one. We will be one, we will be together, and we will show the whole world that strength comes from unity. Our effort is for a stronger state.
The goal of a Terror-Free Turkey is a historical door of opportunity ahead of us. Ensuring a permanent and inclusive environment for Turkey and the countries of the region will be achieved primarily through solidarity, cooperation, and the struggle of turning toward the same 'qibla' (direction of prayer). We can no longer tolerate the massacre of innocents, children, and defenseless civilian populations, and we hope for this mentality to end. Let the glory and honor of the crescent prevail in the skies, rather than the traces of missiles. The road we will embark upon—with a depth of vision that correctly reads global developments, with a sense of justice, and with a synthesis of reason and patience—will carry us to a superpower Turkey.
As MHP and the People's Alliance, we have and will have responsibilities that we cannot neglect toward Islamic societies and the Turkic world, as well as toward all of humanity, just as much as our responsibilities toward our own country.
Since February 28, it has been understood that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not an easy bite. The ongoing war on the other side of our borders has shown that no hostile power has a chance of success without dissolving a people and a nation from within. This is why it has been documented that our goal of a Terror-Free Turkey is both a blessing from God and the wise mind within the banner of history, culture, and sovereignty of the beloved Turkish nation. Those who scoff at our goal of a Terror-Free Turkey are now hiding in every corner. Those who look askance at our call for a Terror-Free Turkey and a terror-free region, and those who make baseless accusations, have stood frozen like a rabbit caught in the headlights as our righteousness became clear. We still do not want them to remain frozen; we want and invite them to support our march toward the Century of the Turk and Turkey.
Turks and Kurds are the symbols of an unbreakable brotherhood. Together we are the Turkish nation; we are all the Republic of Turkey. While geographies undergo earthquakes and geopolitical storms grow into giants, while the era of war and conflict is rapidly triggered, we will say there is no benefit to us from others; we will not pay heed to anyone's devilish plans, we will not give joy to the agitators, and together we will never allow our flag to be lowered. There is no end to identity politics. There is no winner in ethnic and sectarian-based polarization. However, above all, saying 'Turkey' has a priority at the level of national survival.
Democratic and legal regulations will be fulfilled
Based on the report prepared by the commission within the scope of a Terror-Free Turkey, democratic and legal regulations will be fulfilled step by step. In this process, it should be fundamental to carefully avoid painful statements that would lead to misunderstandings, conflict with good intentions, or increase vulnerabilities. There is no point in stifling the process or rushing it. We have set out on the path; God willing, we will arrive. We have set a goal; God willing, we will reach it. We said a Terror-Free Turkey, and with the permission of God, we will succeed.
Against those who carry a cross in their bosom...
A Terror-Free Turkey is the stance of the crescent against those who carry a cross in their bosom. I believe that after the holiday, comprehensive reforms will be implemented stage by stage. Legal and democratic steps will be taken in order, without resorting to cheap calculations, without seeking profit from weak disagreements, and without following simple judgments. Turk and Kurd are together in it all, through thick and thin.
In this process, it should be fundamental to avoid painful statements that would lead to misunderstandings, conflict with good intentions, or increase vulnerabilities. A Terror-Free Turkey is not a time-limited and contentious sports match. Therefore, there will never be parties who walk off the field with their heads bowed.
Both our medicine and our weapon are ready
We will certainly witness that the slanderers—who claim there is a 'red line' between us and the founding leadership of the PKK—will be crossed out with a red pen by the Turkish nation itself. Time is the greatest medicine; patience is the strongest weapon. Thank God, both our medicine and our weapon are ready.
The real change of administration must happen in Israel
The death of innocent people is murder. Whoever is a partner in this murder is a criminal before humanity. Israel has turned into a death machine that is blinded, drinks blood, takes lives, and attacks anyone in its path. The real regime change, the real change of administration, must take place in Israel. This should be the primary agenda of the U.S. President. It is a great danger and a direct insult to the American people that Israel influences the U.S. governance system and dictates the direction of decision-making and auditing bodies through one way or another.”
