İYİ Party leader thanks MPs who voted against 'framework law'

Müsavat Dervişoğlu, leader of the İYİ Party, has sent a letter of thanks to the lawmakers who opposed the recently passed "framework law." The legislation, officially titled the 'Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion,' was approved by the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) last week with a significant majority.

The "framework law" passed with 467 votes in favor, while 87 voted against and 7 abstained. The İYİ Party was the sole party to vote as a bloc against the bill. In his letter, Dervişoğlu commended the MPs for their stance, emphasizing that their "no" votes were a testament to their commitment to the nation's core principles.

Dervişoğlu stated that the decision made during the parliamentary session "translated the national sensitivities of the Turkish nation." He highlighted the lawmakers' loyalty to their oath, which includes protecting the state's existence, independence, and the indivisible integrity of the nation. He expressed confidence that their courage and determination in fulfilling this historical responsibility would continue.

"Thank you for reflecting our unitary state structure, our nation's determination on the podium and on the ballot papers, which we will pass on to future generations," Dervişoğlu concluded, wishing them success in their future endeavors. The law's passage and the İYİ Party's opposition underscore ongoing political debates within Turkey regarding national identity and governance.