Turkish Communists demand immediate dissolution of all religious sects

The Turkish Communist Party (TKP) has issued a strong call for the immediate dissolution of all religious sects and communities operating within Turkey. In a written statement, the TKP asserted that the current system, which it claims is dominated by these groups, must be dismantled. The party further demands the confiscation of the immense wealth accumulated by these organizations through alleged exploitation of the public and the nationalization of their vast holdings.

The TKP highlighted that religious sects and communities have been a primary support base for the ruling AKP government since its inception. It contends that these groups, many of which have evolved into massive holding companies, have entrenched themselves in critical state institutions over the years with the government's backing. The party cited the Fethullah Gülen movement as a prominent example of such entrenchment, referencing the events that unfolded when they sought to seize complete control of the state.

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The order and its government, where religious sects and communities reign, must be ended, all religious sects and communities must be immediately dissolved, the vast wealth these dark structures have obtained by exploiting the people must be confiscated, and their holdings must be nationalized.

Despite past events, the TKP criticizes the AKP government for failing to take any substantial steps against these religious organizations. The party noted recent operations targeting the Süleymancılar and Furkancılar groups, but accused the government of creating confusion by attempting to differentiate between "good" and "bad" sects, or "pro-government" and "opposition" sects. The TKP refutes this distinction, stating unequivocally, "There is no good or bad among religious sects and communities." It argues that all such groups are inherently anti-people and function as tools of exploitation, regardless of their perceived alignment with the government. The party believes the government allows sects under its control to flourish while attempting to suppress others, leading to internal conflicts over resources.

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There is no good or bad among religious sects and communities.