What will be Bahçeli's next move? 'Alevis and Kurds...'
Following MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's two calls regarding Öcalan from the parliamentary podium, all eyes have turned to his upcoming statements. Hürriyet columnist Hande Fırat noted that further developments on this matter would not be a surprise.
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Hürriyet columnist Hande Fırat addressed the process that began with MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli shaking hands with DEM Party members at the opening of Parliament, followed by his speech in Parliament regarding PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and his call for the "right to hope."
Stating that "Alevis and Kurds hold an important place in the MHP's policy," Hande Fırat said, "Do not be surprised if some new proposals on this issue are brought to the agenda in the coming period."