NEW Party Criticizes Üsküdar Election Rerun, Demands Respect for Voter Will

The NEW Party has voiced strong criticism regarding the decision to rerun the mayoral election in Üsküdar, asserting that elected council members must remain loyal to the voters' mandate. The party emphasized its stance on upholding democratic principles in the face of electoral challenges.

Yaşar Tüzün, the NEW Party's Deputy Chairman for Local Administrations and a Member of Parliament for Bilecik, issued a statement addressing the situation. He declared that the municipal council members will ensure that the will expressed by voters at the ballot box is respected and protected in the upcoming election.

His remarks were made in response to the recent decision to hold a new election for the Üsküdar Belediye Başkanvekilliği (Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar Municipality). The party's position suggests a concern that the integrity of the electoral process may be compromised or that the outcome might not reflect the genuine choice of the electorate.

Tüzün's statement aims to reassure voters and political observers that the NEW Party is committed to defending the democratic outcome. The party insists that the council members' actions should align with the established results and the public's expressed preference, signaling a potential political contest over the interpretation and implementation of electoral decisions.