Statement from Demirtaş's lawyers regarding the letter

It had been alleged that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, who is imprisoned in Edirne Prison, would make a statement before the local elections. A statement on the matter has come from the Demirtaş Defense Group.

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The Demirtaş Defense Group has issued a statement regarding the claim that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, who is imprisoned in Edirne Prison, would make a statement a few days before the March 31 local elections.

The following statements were made in the announcement shared via social media:

“Reports that our client, Mr. Selahattin Demirtaş, has sent a letter to the DEM Party Headquarters regarding the election are entirely fabricated. 

We kindly ask that no credence be given to such fabricated news that casts suspicion on his lawyers and the DEM Party Headquarters.”