MYP Leader Çayır Evaluates CHP's 'Absolute Nullity' Debates: 'Saying Deep State is Utter Stupidity, It Distorts the Truth'
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Milli Yol Party leader Remzi Çayır criticized the 'absolute nullity' ruling regarding the CHP's 2023 congress, which reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as leader.
- Çayır dismissed claims of a 'deep state' influencing the decision, attributing the situation to the ruling party's strategy to destabilize the opposition.
- He argued that the 'deep state' as previously known no longer exists, stating that power rests solely with President Erdoğan and his government since 2016.
Milli Yol Party leader Remzi Çayır has strongly criticized the recent 'absolute nullity' ruling concerning the main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) 38th Ordinary Congress. The controversial decision reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as party leader, reigniting internal debates within the CHP and drawing national attention.
When Erdoğan cannot keep his promises to the nation, he chooses to destroy the opposition instead of solving the nation's problems.
Çayır dismissed as "utter stupidity" and "deception" the theories circulating in some circles that a 'deep state' was behind the court's decision. He argued that the ruling party is exploiting the situation to weaken the CHP, especially as President Erdoğan faces challenges in fulfilling his promises to the nation. "When Erdoğan cannot keep his promises to the nation, he chooses to destroy the opposition instead of solving the nation's problems," Çayır stated.
No judicial member can make a decision against the government on any issue that Erdoğan frowns upon.
He further asserted that the concept of a 'deep state' is outdated, claiming it ceased to exist after 2016. "Since July 15 (2016), there has been no such thing as a deep state. After this date, the state is Tayyip Bey, it is the government. Anyone who says otherwise is an idiot," Çayır declared. He characterized claims of 'state wisdom' behind such judicial decisions as a sign of "no wisdom at all."
Since July 15 (2016), there has been no such thing as a deep state. After this date, the state is Tayyip Bey, it is the government. Anyone who says otherwise is an idiot.
Addressing the judiciary, Çayır commented, "No judicial member can make a decision against the government on any issue that Erdoğan frowns upon." He emphasized that while bribery is a punishable offense, a judicial decision nullifying the will of all delegates is unacceptable. Çayır concluded by calling for justice, stating, "Justice is needed for all of us," directed at President Erdoğan.
Justice is needed for all of us.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.