MHP Leader Bahçeli Sends 'Process' Message to Party Congress in Diyarbakır, Highlighting 'Election' Detail
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At a glance
- MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli emphasized that the vision of a "Turkey without terrorism" is crucial for strengthening brotherhood and national unity, not just security.
- Bahçeli stated the party prioritizes future generations over election gains, acting out of patriotism.
- The MHP's Diyarbakır Provincial Congress elected Hasan Özcoşkun as the new provincial head, who pledged to unite rather than divide the city.
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli conveyed a significant message to his party's 15th Ordinary Congress in Diyarbakır, stressing the historical importance of a "Turkey without terrorism" vision. Bahçeli articulated that this vision transcends mere security concerns, serving as a vital element in fortifying brotherhood and bolstering national unity and solidarity.
The 'Turkey without terrorism' vision is not just a security issue; it has historical importance in terms of strengthening our brotherhood and consolidating our national unity and solidarity.
In his address, read at the congress where Hasan Özcoşkun was elected as the sole candidate for provincial head, Bahçeli declared, "We will act out of love for our country, not out of concern for votes." He further elaborated on the party's long-term perspective, stating, "We will think about future generations, not future elections." Bahçeli asserted that the MHP's stance is undeniably correct when observing regional and global developments, vowing to preserve the nation's integrity and unity for generations to come by referencing a thousand years of brotherhood.
We will act out of love for our country, not out of concern for votes. We will think about future generations, not future elections.
New Diyarbakır Provincial Head Hasan Özcoşkun echoed the sentiment of unity in his acceptance speech. He emphasized that his role is a trust, not a position, and that the party's focus is on the cause, not on individuals or seats. "Our issue is not about individuals, but the organization," Özcoşkun stated. He highlighted Diyarbakır's historical and cultural significance, pledging that the MHP would be a force for unity in the city, recognizing that "Diyarbakır's peace is Turkey's peace."
Our issue is not about individuals, but the organization. Diyarbakır is one of Turkey's most important cities with its history, culture, and brotherhood. We will be unifiers, not dividers, in this city. Diyarbakır's peace is Turkey's peace. We will carry the Nationalist Movement Party to a stronger point in Diyarbakır.
MHP Deputy Secretary General Tamer Osmanağaoğlu also addressed the congress, underscoring Diyarbakır's spiritual and historical value. He affirmed, "Diyarbakır is our pride. Diyarbakır has entrusted its will, its values, and its hopes for peace to our hands." Osmanağaoğlu concluded by stating that Diyarbakır believes in the vision of leader Devlet Bahçeli, reinforcing the party's commitment to the region.
Diyarbakır is our pride. Diyarbakır has entrusted its will, its values, and its hopes for peace to our hands. Diyarbakır has believed in the vision of leader Devlet Bahçeli.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.