Özel's 'junior partner' jab at Bahçeli: 'They made him say "Let Öcalan come to Parliament"'

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel answered questions from İsmail Küçükkaya on Halk TV and made important statements regarding the current agenda. In particular, his statement regarding the lieutenants who took an oath by drawing swords at the Military Academy graduation ceremony and are currently facing potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) as part of disciplinary action drew attention. Özel said, "Give the lieutenants a warning. If you dismiss them, we will not leave those lieutenants alone. In the first month of our government, we will restore them to our glorious army."

'WE WILL NOT LEAVE THE LIEUTENANTS ALONE'

Regarding the lieutenants facing the risk of dismissal from the TSK, Özgür Özel said, "Three of the lieutenants who were fired for not wearing an Atatürk pin are currently working in jobs under our control. We will not leave these lieutenants alone. It is our duty to restore them to our army," he stated.

'OBSTACLES ARE BEING PLACED BEFORE MUNICIPALITIES'

Touching upon the successful work of CHP municipalities, Özel stated that the government is cutting their resources to make them unable to function. "We are providing services that touch the citizens through transparent tenders. However, the government is trying to prevent these services by cutting the municipalities' revenues," he said.

EMPHASIS ON TAX JUSTICE

Addressing economic problems, Özel criticized the policies of Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, saying, "Tax justice must be ensured. The same tax cannot be collected from a tractor owner and a luxury SUV owner. They must get off the backs of the poor," he said.

'WE WILL SOLVE THE VISA PROBLEM AT ITS ROOT'

Offering solutions to Turkey's visa problem with the EU, Özel said, "Under our government, we will travel throughout Europe with just our ID cards," he said.

I WILL MEET WITH ASSAD IF NECESSARY

Speaking about Syria policy and the refugee problem, Özel stated that he is ready to meet with Assad: "If necessary, I will meet with Assad together with Erdoğan to make Syria safe. We will do our best to solve the problem."

EARLY ELECTION MESSAGE

Also calling for elections, Özel said, "We are ready whenever the election is. We want an election immediately," he said. Özel stated that the economic difficulties experienced by citizens stem from the government's wrong policies.

"WHAT IS BAHÇELİ TRYING TO DO?"

You asked, what is Bahçeli trying to do? The government says "Constitutional amendment." Constitutional debates create a fog effect. You keep going back to talk about it. The goal is to prevent talk about the economy. Then "Israel will attack Turkey." I said, come and explain. They came and explained nothing. That debate is over too. The man's goal is to ensure unemployment, inflation, and poverty are not discussed.

"THEY MADE BAHÇELİ SAY 'LET ÖCALAN COME TO PARLIAMENT'"

Now, "Process, opening." The solution process is a tired phrase. They said let's do a big job. "Let Öcalan speak in Parliament." The AKP says "We lost" last time. They say "Let the junior partner do it."

They made Bahçeli say "Let Öcalan come to Parliament." Every word from the junior partner binds Erdoğan. Did he say, "I don't think like him"? He did not.

"DEVLET BEY IS CURRENTLY COLLECTING FIRE"

Devlet Bey is currently collecting fire. The AKP is not coming to the forefront. The fire is not being directed at the AKP, it is being directed at him. Devlet Bey is the spokesperson in this process. His votes have already dropped to 5 percent. Bahçeli is meeting with the DEM Party. It is clear they will settle the matter somewhere.

We want terrorism to end. But we want it to be discussed in Parliament instead of doing it behind closed doors. We want it to be carried out with openness and sincerity, and for there to be a social consensus. I have a red line. Families of martyrs will be called, and their opinions will be asked.

We are not occupied with Bahçeli's empty words. If strong steps are taken with democratic steps, we are in for it. But we will not be a tool for someone else's plan.

"DEMİRTAŞ IS BEING EXCLUDED"

Demirtaş's rights are being violated, Demirtaş is being excluded. Demirtaş is bad because he said 'there should not be a presidential system.' They hold Demirtaş responsible for the deaths because he invited the public to the streets. Öcalan, who founded an armed terrorist organization and is responsible for the deaths of 50 thousand people, is being invited to Parliament. The issue is to maintain the Palace regime. To pit the opposition against each other. Freedom for Öcalan, rotting in Parliament for Demirtaş. This is the bad smell.

If there were sincerity in what the government says, they would ask for a contribution from Demirtaş.

Families of martyrs are also rebelling against this. Do not use it for political gain. If there is a plan by the nation through this parliament, I will support that plan.

News Source: 12punto