Dissolved Gelecek Party MPs to continue as independents in Yeni Yol group
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- Selçuk Özdağ confirmed that the parliamentary group of the dissolved Gelecek Party will continue its mission.
- The four MPs will remain in the "Yeni Yol" (New Road) group as independents.
- Özdağ denied rumors of joining other parties, emphasizing their commitment to opposing AK Party legislation.
Following the dissolution of Ahmet Davutoğlu's Gelecek Party, Selçuk Özdağ, Deputy Chairman of the Yeni Yol Party Group, stated that the parliamentary group will maintain its mission.
Özdağ confirmed that the four Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Gelecek Party will continue their political activities within the Yeni Yol Group. He stressed that "everyone believes in this group's mission" and that they are resisting and discussing legislation brought forth by the Justice and Development Party (AK Party).
Addressing speculation about joining other parties like İYİ Parti or Yeni Parti, Özdağ clarified that their intention is to preserve their current group. The MPs, including Sema Silkin Ün, Selçuk Özdağ, Kani Torun, and Mustafa Bilici, will operate as independent members under the Yeni Yol Group umbrella. This group currently comprises MPs from the Saadet Party, DEVA Party, and Gelecek Party.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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