YENİ Parti opens provincial offices in Aydın and Hakkari, eyes power
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- YENİ Parti opened its provincial headquarters in Aydın and Hakkari, continuing its organizational efforts.
- Party officials, including MPs Bülent Tezcan and Süleyman Bülbül, expressed confidence in winning the next election and forming the government.
- The party aims to practice "new generation politics" based on Republican values and Atatürk's principles, seeking to unite diverse political segments.
YENİ Parti is actively expanding its organizational reach across Turkey, recently inaugurating its provincial headquarters in Aydın and Hakkari.
We are determined, we are faithful, we are resilient against attacks. Let's not take a step back. We will not bend an inch. We will not make this nation dependent on anyone. And God willing, we will come to power in the first election.
In Aydın, the opening ceremony was attended by MPs Bülent Tezcan, Süleyman Bülbül, and Evrim Karakoz, alongside party executives and members. Tezcan articulated the party's commitment to "new generation politics" and outlined plans for district congresses in August and September, followed by a general convention in October. He emphasized that party leadership will be determined by members, stating, "We are determined, we are faithful, we are resilient against attacks. Let's not take a step back. We will not bend an inch. We will not make this nation dependent on anyone. And God willing, we will come to power in the first election."
I feel for the first time that we will come to power.
Süleyman Bülbül echoed this sentiment, expressing a strong feeling of impending victory based on positive internal polling in Aydın. He highlighted the party's goal to unite various political groups under the banner of Republican values and Atatürk's principles and revolutions. Evrim Karakoz reinforced the party's focus on justice, law, and equality, declaring the start of YENİ Parti's struggle for power.
We will walk this path together, we will change this dark order together, we will build a new Turkey together.
Meanwhile, in Hakkari, the provincial headquarters was also opened, with Suzan Çakırbeyli, the founding provincial head, emphasizing a people-centered political approach. "We will walk this path together, we will change this dark order together, we will build a new Turkey together," Çakırbeyli stated, signaling a strong start from Hakkari. She asserted that the "first torch of power is lit from Hakkari," intending for it to spread across the nation. The party also confirmed ongoing efforts to establish district organizations in Hakkari, aiming for a politics free from marginalization and polarization.
We are lighting the first torch of power from Hakkari.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.