Pro-government figure reveals: Who is Bahçeli's message for? 'Names close to the MHP...'

The fact that the MHP and its Chairman, Devlet Bahçeli, did not attend the October 29 Republic Day reception was interpreted as a notable development, particularly in Ankara's political circles. Sabah columnist Mahmut Övür wrote that this situation has led to many different assessments.

"NO PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS A MESSAGE"

According to information obtained by Övür, some figures close to the MHP stated that they did not see the non-attendance at the reception as a problem, explaining that "Since Devlet Bey did not attend, no one else attended either."

However, an experienced MHP member expressed that this stance was intended to send a message.

WHO WAS THE MESSAGE FOR?

According to the source close to the MHP, the recipient of the message in question was not President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but rather circles that have recently made harsh statements regarding the Cyprus issue.

The MHP figure described the situation as a political strategy, saying, "There is no problem, but there is a message."

As reported by Övür, this stance by the MHP was interpreted in connection with the recently increasing harsh statements from certain segments that had previously remained silent, particularly on the Cyprus issue.