Important messages from CHP's Başarır regarding his party's stance on Öcalan: 'It will not offend the public conscience'

Turkey's eyes are on the vote regarding Öcalan to be held at the commission meeting on Friday. CHP's Ali Mahir Başarır revealed hints about the stance his party will take at the meeting during an appearance on Halk TV.

The National Solidarity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission, established in the TBMM, will hold a meeting on Friday, November 21, to discuss whether or not to meet with PKK terrorist organization leader Abdullah Öcalan.

While the MHP, DEM Party, and AKP have given the green light to a potential visit to İmralı Island by commission members, the stance the CHP will take has become a subject of curiosity.

REMARKABLE STATEMENTS FROM CHP'S BAŞARIR

CHP Group Deputy Chair Ali Mahir Başarır made statements regarding the stance his party will take at the meeting to be held on Friday. Başarır stated that the decision to be made will not offend the consciences of the citizens.

Emphasizing that they are aware of society's red lines, Ali Mahir Başarır spoke as follows:

"I am saying this clearly. Look, tomorrow our group deputy chair, Mr. Murat Emir, and 11 of our colleagues will participate in the vote on this matter and will present the party's view. But I can say this here: It will be a decision that will not offend the consciences of our country and our citizens."

"SOCIETY ALSO HAS RED LINES"

Responding to the criticisms of DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan regarding the process, Başarır made the following remarks:

"The Republican People's Party (CHP) conducts its political interests and actions in parallel with social interests. Let me say that. Whatever society thinks, whatever its interests and benefits are, we take steps accordingly. I would like to state that to the esteemed spokesperson here. But there is a president on this matter. This country has a president. First of all, they need to direct this inquiry, this question to him. What do you think? Look, Mr. Devlet has bought his ticket. The ticket is in his pocket. The island ferry is in his pocket.

What do you think? I think it is thought-provoking that they are asking the main opposition instead of asking him. Let me say that. Of course, we are in favor of peace. That is why we are in the commission. That is why we want steps to be taken. But now, the president of this country, who has not said a single word until today, who actually would not even spend 10 minutes on television to discuss this issue in depth, held a group meeting. He has probably held six group meetings since August, and he has not expressed any opinion. Let the main opposition party go first. No, I mean. Please. Let us know the right addresses first.

We contribute to peace and the peace process in every way, but society ultimately has its lines. The country has its lines, the party has its lines. We put this at the very top. We have been saying this from the beginning. Our Chairman has also been saying this from the beginning."

AYŞEGÜL DOĞAN'S CRITICISM OF THE CHP

In her speech today, DEM Party's Ayşegül Doğan stated that the CHP should be at the forefront regarding Öcalan and spoke as follows:

"We believe that what befits the main opposition party is to take part in the front lines of the struggle for peace. The political party we want to see at the very front is the main opposition party. Because what befits them, what suits them, is to take part in the very front line of this.

Otherwise, every sentence established or attempted to be established based on denying Öcalan's political interlocutorship will be perceived as a lack of politics.

It will be perceived as a lack of solutions. It will be perceived as a fear of peace. We believe that all political parties will show, and should show, the will not to fall into such a trap."