Concepts are important in politics. Especially if these concepts do not coincide with the realities of society, after a while “hope” It isn't, “reaction” produces. It is precisely at this point that Özgür Özel's oft-emphasized “normalization” discourse deserves to be discussed.
While Turkey is struggling with economic crisis, injustice, lawlessness and deep social polarization, the main task of the opposition is not to comfort the government, but to be the voice of society. If normalization means coming to terms with the abnormal order created by the government, this is not a political strategy, but a political retreat.
Ozgur Ozel “détente”, “dialog” and “normalization” axis-oriented policy; the question is being asked more and more loudly at the grassroots level:
“What are we fighting against and on whose behalf?”
The CHP has historically been one of the pillars of democracy, secularism, social justice and independence in this country. Today, however, close contacts with actors who were openly criticized in the past, forgiven political preferences and “white page” rhetoric undermine the party's memory and tradition of struggle.
What is called normalization, if:
- To remain silent while lawlessness continues,
- Softening the agenda while the working people are impoverished,
- Winking at the capital while excluding (expelling) names who have given years to the party,
- If the opposition's toughness is to be tamed and the government's comfort zone is to be expanded...
This is not normalization; it is depoliticization.
Society today “fight” but a determined opposition. They expect a politics that is sure of its identity, principles and promises. Every hope lost at the ballot box is a minus digit not only for a party, but for the future of the country.
Özgür Özel's insistence on this line, which neutralizes the opposition under the name of normalization, is a political delirium. What needs to be done is to return to a clear, courageous and consistent opposition line that puts the real problems of the people at the center, in line with the CHP's historical mission.
Because what Turkey needs today is not normalization with the government, but a reunion with justice, democracy and the people.