Making important statements at his party's group meeting, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli made striking assessments about the hot developments in the CHP following the “absolute nullity” decision. “What happened does not befit the CHP,” Bahçeli said, emphasizing that the Court of Cassation should make its final decision as soon as possible. The highlights and important messages from MHP leader Bahçeli's speech are as follows:
Since our last group meeting, we have left behind both meaningful and extremely important days as a nation. We all experienced the peace and gratitude of once again reaching the blessed Eid al-Adha, where our bonds of brotherhood were further strengthened. In this process, we remembered our nationalist martyrs with mercy and gratitude, and we celebrated the 573rd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul with enthusiasm. Once again, I wish all our nation many more healthy and happy holidays, and I remember our past with mercy and gratitude.
”WHAT HAPPENED DOES NOT SUIT CHP”
Mr. MPs, at this very time, our country is going through a critical period in which political tensions are recurring. Unfortunately, this spiritual climate, instead of being an occasion for the Republican People's Party to embrace, has turned into a period of deepening polarization. The developments in recent days are at a level that does not befit the institutional identity and history of the Republican People's Party. Our expectation and hope is that dangerous discourses and actions that will undermine social peace by turning to physical struggle instead of legal struggle will be strictly avoided.
”THE JUDICIARY SHOULD MAKE ITS DECISION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE”
No one should dare to stir up Turkey and disturb its peace. The Court of Cassation should announce its decision on the CHP as soon as possible without any delay. Turkish politics and democracy must never be allowed to be further battered and worn down. I have previously drawn attention to the great dangers of the games being played over the Republican People's Party. At this point, there are attempts to create the perception of a divided Republican People's Party and even to legitimize this situation in the eyes of the public. It should not be forgotten that in the face of critical regional developments and the upcoming process of Turkey Without Terror, common sense and strong political institutions will be needed more than ever.
”OUR GEOGRAPHY FACES THE THREAT OF ISRAEL”
Distinguished guests, as we have repeatedly stated before, the global system is experiencing a rupture in which law, rules and norms have been completely transcended. International organizations and alliance blocs are drifting towards a climate that is more unpredictable, more allergic and unstable than ever before. The concrete reflection of this unpredictable course in our geography is the dangerous wastes and ambitions of Zionist expansionism. Today, our geography faces the threat of Israel, which is driven by vile and marginal ideological perversions and aims to realize Zionist plans by fragmenting the region.
Turkey, with its deep-rooted state tradition, is the ancient and vigilant eye of history. Unfortunately, a strong and deterrent unity among Islamic countries has not been achieved until today. How much more price will have to be paid, how much more pain will have to be suffered to see this plain and bitter truth? In order for the Islamic world to stand up again, our proposal for a Jerusalem Pact, which we have previously submitted, must be taken seriously. The Islamic world must rise up and put Israel in its place. Palestine must be liberated immediately and completely.
The United Nations (UN) is almost moribund, and long-established institutions such as the European Union (EU) and NATO are losing blood every day. As the search for a new balance of power in the world has officially begun, it is essential that the Islamic geography emerges from this process as one and whole. Turkey, with its historical responsibility, is fully prepared for this.
The United States of America (USA), on the other hand, is floundering badly in its foreign policy, and it is clear from Trump's recent speeches that he has lost this battle decisively. While making empty threats, he is in fact revealing his own weaknesses and helplessness. Strangely and painfully, it defies reason and logic that US troops are fighting a war whose political objectives are directly determined by Netanyahu, and that a victory is expected. Indeed, the top commanders of the US forces are vociferously opposing this course of action. However, Trump immediately dismisses any commander who objects to him. Due to this situation, US soldiers have completely lost their motivation to fight. The global credibility of the US and the respect and loyalty of its allies are also weakening day by day. Despite the ceasefire on paper, Israel is attacking Lebanon on the one hand and terrorizing the West Bank on the other. The occupying gangs, called ‘settlers’, have been ordered to forcefully expel civilian Palestinians from their homes and homeland.
”NO PEACE WITHOUT TURKEY”
If a lasting peace and stability is sought in the Eastern Mediterranean, this goal cannot be realized without Turkey.
This bloody war must not continue any longer. If Trump is sincere, then he should end this war immediately. The people of the region should breathe a sigh of relief and humanity should no longer live in anxiety and fear.
Turkey will undoubtedly support every positive step to be taken for the peace, tranquility and well-being of humanity. The US administration should immediately stop this war, end its military presence in the region and withdraw completely.
(Corruption operations against municipalities)
Referring to the recent corruption operations in municipalities, Bahçeli said that the actions of those who are associated with corruption and shame should never be protected. Reminding that Turkey is a state of law, the MHP leader concluded his remarks by saying, “The CHP must first and foremost do its own internal purification; it must be cleansed of any suspicion, and it must settle down.”.
NEWS EDITOR DILEK BOZKURT