Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

The "opening tension" within the alliance has increased. The growing frequency of meetings between Erdoğan and Bahçeli has fueled discussions regarding the termination of the process.

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Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

In AKP corridors, discussions have accelerated over the possibility of terminating the resolution process initiated with the terrorist organization PKK. The new opening process, presented to the public with great promises, has failed to yield the expected concrete results and has led to growing backlash, particularly among voters.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

The process, which remained limited to only a symbolic group from the terrorist organization PKK laying down their arms, has created increasing discomfort within the ruling wing and among voters. Within the AKP, explicit statements have begun to be made that this process could be terminated.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

ERDOĞAN AND BAHÇELİ MEET AGAIN: TENSION ESCALATES

The frequent meetings between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli have strengthened claims of an "opening tension" within the alliance.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

The fact that the two leaders met at Bahçeli's residence in Ankara on August 31, just 10 days after their last meeting, caused a major stir in the corridors regarding the fate of the process. This development reinforced claims that the tension over the opening process is growing and that a serious rift could form within the alliance.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

According to the report by Merve Kılıç from Cumhuriyet, while pressures are mounting on the MHP front for the "execution law to be enacted as soon as possible," the AKP wing argues that the process has not reached a concrete success. Stating that there is a significant distance, especially regarding the PKK laying down its arms, AKP sources emphasize that "the terrorist organization PKK must lay down its arms without any ifs or buts, along with all its extensions abroad." At this point, the AKP is not warm to any legal regulation without a clear step being taken.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

In AKP corridors, it is being discussed that voter pressure is increasingly weighing in favor of ending the process. In particular, the fact that the opening process has not yielded the "expected results" and that no concrete steps have come from the PKK has increased unrest within the AKP's base.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

At this point, it is stated that there is a disagreement between President Erdoğan and MHP leader Bahçeli regarding the future of the process and that the attitudes of the two leaders could further escalate the tension within the alliance.

Diplomatic traffic increases, as does tension: Here is the behind-the-scenes of what is happening in the People's Alliance! 'If the MHP does not take a step back...'

"IF THE MHP DOES NOT TAKE A STEP BACK, THE RIFT WILL GROW"

In alliance corridors, comments are being made that as long as the MHP's harsh statements continue, the rift could grow even further. AKP sources are of the opinion that if the MHP does not take a step back and continues its hardline stance, a serious tension could be experienced in the alliance, which could lead to political consequences.