Devlet Bahçeli's past remarks on Demirtaş back on the agenda

Following the Ministry of Justice's objection to the European Court of Human Rights' (ECHR) second violation and release ruling regarding the detention of Selahattin Demirtaş, a new response has come from the ECHR. The court also rejected the objection submitted by the Ministry. Immediately following this development, a noteworthy assessment came from MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli.

Bahçeli answered questions from journalists in the corridors of Parliament following his party's group meeting.

"HIS RELEASE WILL BE FOR THE GOOD OF TURKEY"

Responding to a question regarding former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, Bahçeli said, "Mr. Demirtaş has reached a result through legal channels. His release will be for the good of Turkey."

PAST STATEMENTS BACK ON THE AGENDA

This assessment by Bahçeli found wide resonance on social media. In particular, his past remarks regarding Selahattin Demirtaş and his statements accusing the CHP of supporting Demirtaş have become a subject of debate once again.

Here are those statements by Bahçeli that made a splash in the public eye at the time...