Pro-government columnist reacts to AKP following Bahçeli's Öcalan call: 'This needs to be explained...'

Following MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's handshake with DEM Party deputies, his call for the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, to "come and speak in Parliament" during his party's group meeting has become the center of the political agenda.

The repercussions of Bahçeli's call, which drew public reaction, continue.

A notable assessment on the subject came from Cem Küçük, a columnist for the Türkiye newspaper known for his proximity to the government.

Cem Küçük also criticized the silence adopted by the AKP following the call made by Bahçeli.

CALL TO THE AKP FRONT

Stating that AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has supported Bahçeli's call, Küçük noted that they still do not know what the AKP front thinks about Bahçeli's call for 'Öcalan to come and speak at the DEM Party group,' and demanded that this silence be addressed.

Touching upon the new constitution discussions, Küçük stated that he does not believe Bahçeli's move was made to gain support from the DEM Party for a new constitution and for Erdoğan's candidacy for another term, but that these rumors must be dispelled, otherwise such a perception will form in the public eye.

The relevant part of Cem Küçük's column is as follows:

“The effects of Mr. Devlet Bahçeli's Öcalan move are still continuing. Mr. Erdoğan gave his support, but we still do not know what the AK Party thinks about the call for Öcalan to call on the PKK to lay down its arms in Parliament at the DEM Party group...

This state of ambiguity continues to harbor question marks in society. The Turkish public has no concern for a solution process or a peace initiative. People are asking where this came from. Because the Turkish state achieved success with weapons and brought the PKK to the point of collapse.

Today's PKK terrorism is an event under US guidance. It is the US that protects and shelters the PKK in Syria. Not anyone else. Therefore, the Turkish state should discuss the PKK issue with the US...

On the other hand, we must know exactly what the AK Party thinks about Öcalan. It is certain that the call was supported. So, what does the AK Party say about the proposal for Öcalan to make a call to the deputies in the DEM group? This also needs to be explained by the party...

There is also the issue of a new constitution. I do not think the People's Alliance did this to get DEM Party support for a new constitution and for Erdoğan to run for another term. However, this rumor must also be dispelled. Otherwise, society will understand it this way...

The AK Party is the leading party in the polls conducted these days. It has credit in society. But proposals that are withdrawn and not well thought out, such as taking 750 TL from credit cards for the defense industry, should be well considered from the beginning. Otherwise, such proposals receive reactions in society...

The AK Party must also be clear about the Öcalan matter. It is said that Erdoğan will discuss this issue at the AK Party group on Wednesday. Let's wait and see.

But the Turkish people have no concern for Öcalan and a solution process. Bahçeli's call is well-intentioned, but it is clear that the PKK cannot be trusted. Whether Öcalan has any influence left is also a mystery!..”